onset
/ˈɒnˌsɛt/noun
Middle School
1
The initial phase of a disease or condition, in which symptoms first become apparent.
2
The initial portion of a syllable, preceding the syllable nucleus.
3
The beginning of a musical note or other sound, in which the amplitude rises from zero to an initial peak.
4
A setting about; a beginning.
5
Anything added, such as an ornament or as a useful appendage.
6
An attack; an assault especially of an army.
Thesaurus
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Rhymes
Words that share the same ending sound pattern
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
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