onset

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/ˈɒn.sɛt/ · on-set

The beginning or start of something, especially something unpleasant.

Meanings

nounformal

The beginning or start of something, especially something unpleasant.

کسی چیز کا آغاز یا شروع، خاص طور پر کوئی ناخوشگوار چیز۔

آغاز

aaghaz

Formal: شروع

Synonyms

commencementinitiationoutsetشروعابتداءآغاز

Antonyms

conclusionendfinishاختتامآخرختم

Common Collocations

  • onset of winter
  • onset of disease
  • onset of a storm

Example Sentences

The onset of winter brings cooler temperatures.

سردیوں کا آغاز ٹھنڈی ہواؤں کے ساتھ ہوتا ہے۔

Sardiyon ka aaghaz thandi hawaon ke saath hota hai.

The doctor noted the rapid onset of symptoms.

ڈاکٹر نے علامات کے تیزی سے آغاز کا مشاہدہ کیا۔

Doctor ne alamatein ke tezi se aaghaz ka mushahida kiya.

Many people fear the onset of dark clouds.

بہت سے لوگ کالے بادلوں کے آغاز سے ڈرتے ہیں۔

Bohat se log kale badalon ke aaghaz se darte hain.

Easily Confused With

outset:Onset refers to the beginning of something, often negative, whereas outset indicates the beginning of a process or event.

Word Family

onsetted
verbآغاز کیا
onsetter
nounآغاز کار

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'onset' as the start of something, like a thunderstorm that begins abruptly.

Imagine the moment dark clouds gather and rain begins to fall.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

آغاز عشق میں وہ لمحہ بھی یاد رہے گا،| ہر ایک مومن کا ایمان جلا رہے گا۔

Aaghaz ishq mein woh lamha bhi yaad rahe ga,| Har aik Momin ka imaan jala rahe ga.

The moment of love's beginning will also be remembered,| It will ignite the faith of every believer.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

آغاز ہمیشہ اہم ہوتا ہے۔

Aaghaz hamesha ahem hota hai.

The beginning is always important.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "onsettan" — to set upon

First known use: 15th century

The term has evolved from the Old English word 'onsettan', meaning to begin or to set upon. It has been used in various contexts to refer to the initiation of events or conditions.