Word

onset, n.
(onsets)
freq. cnt. 42

the beginning or early stages
<noun.event> freq. cnt.: 42 freq. cnt.: 42

oncoming onset

sample sentences

"the onset of pneumonia"

semantic pointers

hypernym

start

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
<noun.act> freq. cnt.: 21 freq. cnt.: 17 freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 2

attack onrush onset onslaught

sample sentences

"the attack began at dawn"

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

attack attack

semantic pointers

hypernym

operation, military operation

domain of synset (topic)

armed forces, military, armed services, military machine, war machine

hyponym

ground attack charge banzai attack, banzai charge diversion, diversionary attack penetration, incursion blitz, blitzkrieg strike counterattack, countermove bombing, bombardment fire, firing strafe surprise attack, coup de main

part meronym

assault