CEFR C1

onset

noun

Meaning

The beginning or start of something, especially something unpleasant or difficult.

Examples

Early treatment can help delay the onset of chronic symptoms.
The onset of winter brought freezing temperatures to the entire region.

Synonyms: start, beginning, outset, advent

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onset (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɒn.set/

Definition

The beginning or start of something, especially something unpleasant or difficult.

Examples

Early treatment can help delay the onset of chronic symptoms.
The onset of winter brought freezing temperatures to the entire region.
She felt the onset of a migraine just as the meeting began.

Synonyms of onset

Words with a similar meaning to onset:

start
beginning
outset
advent

Antonyms of onset

Words with the opposite meaning to onset:

end
conclusion

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