Onset

Pronunciation: /ˈɑːnˌsɛt/

Onset (noun)

  1. The start or early stage of something, especially something unpleasant.
  2. A sudden attack or assault, especially in a military context.

Examples

  • The onset of winter brings colder temperatures.
  • The onset of the project was delayed by a week.

Common collocations: onset of symptoms, onset of a new era, onset of hostilities, onset of an attack

Synonyms of Onset

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Onset

  • — referring to the conclusion of an event
  • — referring to the final part of a process