🏁Onset

noun
/ˈɑn.set/

Meaning

the beginning or early stages of something; the start of a medical condition
The beginning of something, especially something unpleasant.

Example Sentences

The onset of winter brought heavy snowfall.

The onset of winter brought cold winds and snow.

Synonyms

beginning, start, commencement, outbreak, advent, arrival
Entry 1
beginning, start, commencement, outbreak
Entry 2
beginning, start, advent, arrival, commencement

Antonyms

end, conclusion, termination, finish
Entry 1
end, conclusion, termination, finish
Entry 2
end, conclusion, termination

Collocations

sudden onset, onset of disease, early onset, onset of winter
Entry 1
sudden onset, onset of disease, early onset
Entry 2
onset of disease, onset of winter, sudden onset

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