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onsets Meaning & Definition

What Does Onsets Mean?

Onsets is a noun that means plural of onset. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of onset. As a verb, it means To assault; to set upon.

Quick Facts About Onsets

Part of speechnoun, verb
Synonymsbeginning, start and storming
Antonymscoda

Onsets Definition (Noun)

  1. plural of onset

Onsets as a Verb

  1. third-person singular simple present indicative of onset

Noun

  1. An attack; an assault especially of an army.
  2. The initial phase of a disease or condition, in which symptoms first become apparent.

    the onset of schizophrenia

  3. The initial portion of a syllable, preceding the syllable nucleus.
  4. (acoustics) The beginning of a musical note or other sound, in which the amplitude rises from zero to an initial peak.
  5. A setting about; a beginning.

    the onset of puberty

  6. Anything added, such as an ornament or as a useful appendage.

Verb

  1. To assault; to set upon.
  2. To set about; to begin.

Synonyms of Onsets

Onsets synonyms and antonyms →

Antonyms of Onsets

Onsets in a Sentence

the onset of schizophrenia

the onset of puberty

Word Forms & Grammar

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Words That Rhyme With Onsets

Frequently Asked Questions About Onsets

Is onsets a noun or a verb?

Onsets is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.

What is another word for onsets?

You can replace onsets with words such as beginning, start and storming. See the full list of onsets synonyms and antonyms.

What is the opposite of onsets?

The opposite of onsets is coda.

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