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Onset Definition & Meaning

onset
noun
  1. the beginning or early stages; "the onset of pneumonia"
  2. (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons); "the attack began at dawn"

"Onset" in song lyrics

See how onset is used in real songs:

  • "In these thought process, I'mma bless y'all with the real from the onset"
    Obscure Disorder f/ Kinetic Energy (Arsonists) — Small Talk (clean)
  • "Must be due to Alzheimer's onset"
    Smut Peddlers — Diseases
  • "Nonsense is spitted from the onset"
    White Collar Criminals — The Fletcher-Munsen Curve

Usage tips for "onset"

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Frequently asked questions

What does onset mean?
the beginning or early stages; "the onset of pneumonia" (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons); "the attack began at dawn"
What part of speech is onset?
Onset is a noun.
How many definitions does onset have?
Onset has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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