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   onset

   /ˈɒnsɛt/

   noun

   • 1. the beginning of something, especially something unpleasant: "the onset of winter"
   • ▪ a military attack.

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   What is a synonym for onset?

   • Synonyms: beginning, start, origin, starting point, advent, more... Collocations: the (early) onset of [dementia, puberty, Alzheimer's, osteoporosis], the onset of [symptoms, illness, disease], onset in [childhood, adolescence, infancy], more... and differences in voice onset time are distinctive.

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   What is onset noun?

   • Definition of onset noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary the beginning of something, especially something unpleasant Want to learn more? Definition of onset noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   What is the meaning of onset in music?

   • Onset(Noun) The beginning of a musical note or other sound, in which the amplitude rises from zero to an initial peak. Onset is also defined as (Noun) a setting about; a beginning, or (Noun) anything set on, or added, as an ornament or as a useful appendage. However, in the context of music, the primary meaning is the beginning of a note or sound.

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   What does 'onset' mean in medical terms?

   • Onset (n.) The initial phase of a disease or condition, in which symptoms first become apparent.

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

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   Onset is the moment at which something begins, especially something unpleasant, or the first part of a syllable. Learn how to use onset in sentences, collocations and phonology with Cambridge Dictionary.

   • English (US)

     ONSET meaning: 1. the moment at which something begins, and...

   • Znaczenie Onset, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     ONSET definicja: 1. the moment at which something begins,...

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     ONSET translate: 音節首, 表示「發病」，「起病」. Learn more in the...

   • Onset Spanish Translation

     ONSET translate: inicio, comienzo. Learn more in the...

   • Onset: Malay Translation

     onset translate: bermulanya. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Onset: German Translation

     ONSET translate: der Anfang. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Onset: French Translation

     ONSET translate: commencement, début. Learn more in the...

   • Onset: Thai Translation

     onset translate: การเริ่ม. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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   Onset is the beginning of something, especially something unpleasant. Learn how to use the word onset in sentences, with synonyms and pronunciation guides.

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   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.

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   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 in medical contexts.

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

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   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.