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- Dictionaryonrush/ˈɒnrʌʃ/
noun
- 1. a surging rush forward: "the mesmerizing onrush of the sea"
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1. : a rushing forward or onward. 2. : onset. onrushing. ˈȯn-ˌrə-shiŋ. ˈän- adjective. Synonyms. advancement. furtherance. going. headway. march. passage. procession. progression. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus. Examples of onrush in a Sentence. a sudden onrush of development in an area that was rural until very recently.
When something moves forward in a great surge, it's called an onrush. When a dam breaks during a flood, it causes an onrush of water and you better have your raft at the ready. SKIP TO CONTENT
The onrush of something is its sudden development, which happens so quickly and forcefully that you are unable to control it. The onrush of tears took me by surprise. [ + of ]
Onrush is a noun that means a strong forward rush, flow, etc. Learn the origin, synonyms, and usage of onrush with example sentences from various sources.
Synonyms for ONRUSH: advance, procession, process, progress, progression, advancement, flow, passage; Antonyms of ONRUSH: recession, regression, retreat, retrogression, ebb, recess, regress, reflux.
Onrush means a forceful forward rush or flow, or a violent physical or verbal attack. Find the origin, pronunciation, and translations of onrush in different languages.
Definition of onrush noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
