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Onset /ˈɒnˌsɛt/

The meaning and definition of Onset, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

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.
    “the onset of schizophrenia”
verb
  1. To assault; to set upon.
  2. To set about; to begin.
Synonyms storming beginning start
Antonyms coda

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