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onset

The word “onset” has 2 syllables: on-set

It's pronounced as /ˈɑn.sɛt/

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In the thesaurus, “onset” has 106 synonyms and 26 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for onset along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for onset

Antonyms for onset

Meanings of onset

  • noun
    1. An attack; an assault especially of an army.
    2. The initial phase of a disease or condition, in which symptoms first become apparent.
    3. The initial portion of a syllable, preceding the syllable nucleus.
    4. (acoustics) The beginning of a musical note or other sound, in which the amplitude rises from zero to an initial peak.
    5. A setting about; a beginning.
    6. Anything added, such as an ornament or as a useful appendage.
  • verb
    1. To assault; to set upon.
    2. To set about; to begin.

Example Sentences

  • The onset of winter brought heavy snowfall to the region.
  • Early onset of symptoms can help doctors diagnose the illness quickly.
  • They prepared for the onset of the storm by securing their homes.
  • The onset of the pandemic changed daily life around the world.
  • Researchers study the onset of diseases to find better treatments.

On this page you'll find 132 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to onset, such as: access, advent, aggression, air raid, alpha, ambuscade, ambush.

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