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    onset
    /ˈɒnsɛt/

    noun

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

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishONSET | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    the moment at which something begins, and especially something uncomfortable or unpleasant: the onset of winter. See more. phonetics specialized. the first part of a syllable. Compare. coda specialized. rhyme noun specialized. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Linguistics: phonology & phonetics. accommodation. alliterative. alveolar.

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryONSET | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    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. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › onsetOnset Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › onsetONSET Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishONSET definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    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. See examples, synonyms, pronunciation and word frequency.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › onsetOnset - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    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. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishonset noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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