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- [on-ruhsh, awn-]
- /ˈɒnˌrʌʃ, ˈɔn-/
- /ˈɒn.rʌʃ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [on-ruhsh, awn-]
- /ˈɒnˌrʌʃ, ˈɔn-/
Definitions of onrush word
- noun onrush a strong forward rush, flow, etc. 1
- noun onrush A surging rush forward. 1
- noun onrush advance or attack 1
- singular noun onrush The onrush of something is its sudden development, which happens so quickly and forcefully that you are unable to control it. 0
- noun onrush a forceful forward rush or flow 0
- noun onrush a headlong dash forward; strong onward rush 0
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Origin of onrush
First appearance:
before 1835 One of the 34% newest English words
1835-45; on + rush1, after the verb phrase rush on
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Parts of speech for Onrush
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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onrush popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
onrush usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for onrush
noun onrush
- surge — a strong, wavelike, forward movement, rush, or sweep: the onward surge of an angry mob.
- rush — to move, act, or progress with speed, impetuosity, or violence.
- wave — a member of the Waves.
- tide — the periodic rise and fall of the waters of the ocean and its inlets, produced by the attraction of the moon and sun, and occurring about every 12 hours.
- deluge — A deluge of things is a large number of them which arrive or happen at the same time.
Antonyms for onrush
noun onrush
- defense — the act or power of defending, or guarding against attack, harm, or danger
- defence — Defence is action that is taken to protect someone or something against attack.
- delay — If you delay doing something, you do not do it immediately or at the planned or expected time, but you leave it until later.
- rest — a support for a lance; lance rest.
- retreat — the forced or strategic withdrawal of an army or an armed force before an enemy, or the withdrawing of a naval force from action.
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