onset — the beginning or start of something, especially something unpleasant
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the beginning or start of something, especially something unpleasant
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɑːnset/
Example Sentences
- The onset of Monday blues hit me like a truck full of homework.
- With the onset of exam season, the library became a battlefield of stressed students.
- The onset of the pandemic changed our daily routines completely.
onset
NOUN[/ˈɑːnset/]
the beginning or start of something, especially something unpleasant
The onset of winter brought the first snowfall.
Doctors recognized the onset of the illness early. (▶️ Start + ⏰ Beginning → Onset)
At the onset of sunset, her positive mindset filled her with hope.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'onsetzen,' combining the prefix 'on-' (meaning 'at' or 'in') with 'set' (meaning 'to place' or 'to begin'). The word was influenced by Old Norse 'setja' and Old English roots.
Breakdown
on- (at, in) + set (to place, begin) = onset (the beginning or start of something)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The onset of Monday blues hit me like a truck full of homework.”
“With the onset of exam season, the library became a battlefield of stressed students.”
“The onset of the pandemic changed our daily routines completely.”
“The onset of her headache coincided perfectly with her mother-in-law's visit.”
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