onset
/ˈɑːnset/
on · set
ˈɑːn · set
English Definition
n. beginning, start
Significado en Español
inicio, comienzo
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
khởi đầu, phát bệnh
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
on(above)+set(setup)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to “onset”:
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A
beginning
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B
conclusion
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C
middle
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D
end
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A — beginning.
“onset” means n. beginning, start
Common questions about “onset”
What does “onset” mean?
onset — n. beginning, start. In Chinese: 开始，发作.
How do you pronounce “onset”?
onset is pronounced /ˈɑːnset/. It breaks into 2 syllables: on · set.
Is “onset” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. onset appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “onset”?
on(above)+set(setup)
