🏁Onset

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