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ONSET

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/ˈɒnˌsɛt/

Extended Definitions

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.
  3. The initial portion of a syllable, preceding the syllable nucleus.

verb

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

noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

a {beginning=n}

Word Forms

Letter Values

O1
N1
S1
E1
T1
= 5