An attack; an assault especially of an army.
The initial phase of a disease or condition, in which symptoms first become apparent.
the onset of schizophrenia
The initial portion of a syllable, preceding the syllable nucleus.
(acoustics) The beginning of a musical note or other sound, in which the amplitude rises from zero to an initial peak.
A setting about; a beginning.
the onset of puberty
Anything added, such as an ornament or as a useful appendage.
To assault; to set upon.
To set about; to begin.