Onset

usgb/ˈɑːnset/
noun

The start or beginning of something.

At the onset of the cold, the little girl started sneezing uncontrollably.
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Often appears as...

  • onset of symptoms
  • onset of winter
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Temporal Context

Understand 'onset' signifies the precise moment something starts, often used for events or processes.

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He noticed the onset of symptoms just after lunch.
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Abstract Concepts

'Onset' can mark the beginning of non-physical things, like emotions or eras.

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The onset of her anxiety came without warning.
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Not Instantaneous

The 'onset' implies a development that follows, not an instant change.

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At the onset of darkness, the streets became deserted.
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