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| 1. | [ noun ] the beginning or early stages | |
| Synonyms: | oncoming | |
| Examples: | "the onset of pneumonia" |
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| Related terms: | start | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (military) an offensive against and enemy (using weapons) | |
| Synonyms: | attack onrush onslaught | |
| Examples: | "the attack began at dawn" |
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| Related terms: | operation strike fire charge bombing penetration counterattack diversion blitz banzai_attack surprise_attack ground_attack strafe assault military | |
| Similar spelling: |
on-site one-step Onstad one_shot Onstott onstage onside |
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