onrush

/'ɔnrʌʃ/

Thân thiện

The surfer bravely paddles to meet the onrush of a large wave.

Definition

Noun: 1. A strong, fast, and often violent forward movement or flow: This refers to a powerful surge of something, such as water, air, or people, moving rapidly forward. 2. A sudden, forceful onset or increase of something non-physical: This describes a powerful and overwhelming beginning or increase of an abstract thing, such as emotions, thoughts, or events. 3. (Military) An aggressive forward movement or assault: This is a specialized use referring to a rapid, forceful military attack or advance.

Usage Examples

• Noun (Physical Movement):
  • The onrush of water from the broken dam was terrifying.
  • She braced herself against the onrush of the crowd leaving the stadium.
• Noun (Abstract Onset):
  • After the news, he felt an onrush of anxiety.
  • The onrush of memories made her pause.
• Noun (Military):
  • The enemy's onrush was halted by the fortified position.

Advanced Usage

• "the onrush of time": A literary phrase describing the feeling of time passing swiftly and irresistibly.
  • In his old age, he became acutely aware of the onrush of time.
• "to meet the onrush": To confront or withstand a powerful forward movement or force.
  • The seawall was built to meet the onrush of the storm surge.

Variants and Related Words

• Onrushing (adjective): Moving forward forcefully and rapidly.
  • The onrushing tide covered the beach in minutes.

Synonyms

• Surge: A sudden powerful forward or upward movement.
• Onset: The beginning of something, especially something unpleasant.
• Assault: A concerted attempt to do something demanding; a military attack.
• Torrent: A strong and fast-moving stream of water or another liquid; a rapid outpouring of words or feelings.

Antonyms

• Retreat: The act of moving back or withdrawing.
• Ebb: The movement of the tide out to sea; a gradual decline.
• Stagnation: The state of not flowing or moving.

Related Phrases

• In full onrush: At the peak or most intense point of a forward movement.
  • The cavalry charged, hitting the enemy line in full onrush.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a forceful forward rush or flow
   • from the bow she stared at the mesmerising onrush of the sea where it split and foamed
   • the explosion interrupted the wild onrush of her thoughts
2. (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
   • the attack began at dawn

Từ đồng nghĩa

• attack
• onslaught
• onset