ONSET


Meaning of ONSET in English

n.

Pronunciation: - ˌ set

Function: noun

Date: 1535

1 : ATTACK , ASSAULT <withstand the onset of the army>

2 : BEGINNING , COMMENCEMENT <the onset of winter>

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