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    onset
    /ˈɒnsɛt/

    noun

    • 1. the beginning of something, especially something unpleasant: "the onset of winter"

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  2. Onset is the moment at which something begins, especially something unpleasant, or the first part of a syllable. Learn how to use onset in sentences, collocations and phonology with Cambridge Dictionary.

  3. Learn the meaning of onset as a noun and a suffix, and see how to use it in different contexts. Find out the pronunciation, synonyms, antonyms and related words of onset.

  4. Learn the meaning of onset as a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Onset can mean attack, assault, or beginning, especially of a disease or a season.

  5. Onset is the beginning of something, especially something unpleasant. It can also mean an attack or assault, or a segment of a syllable in phonetics.

  6. Onset definition: a beginning or start. See examples of ONSET used in a sentence.

  7. When something is at its onset, it's at the beginning, just getting started, and it's often something that's not so pleasant. The onset of hurricane season is probably not the best time to visit the beach.

  8. Onset is the beginning of something, especially something unpleasant. Learn how to use this word in sentences and see synonyms and pronunciation tips.