Onrush: meaning, definitions and examples

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onrush

 

[ หˆษ’n.rสŒสƒ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

intense movement

Onrush refers to a strong or sudden forward movement. It often describes the act of rushing or surging forward with great speed and intensity. The term is commonly used in contexts such as natural events like floods or in competitive scenarios such as sports. Onrush conveys a sense of urgency and uncontrollable momentum, often leading to considerable impact or effect.

Synonyms

impulse, rush, surge.

Examples of usage

  • The onrush of water during the storm caused significant flooding.
  • She felt an onrush of emotions as she stepped onto the stage.
  • The onrush of competitors at the starting line was exhilarating.

Translations

Translations of the word "onrush" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น avalanche

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคงเคฎเคพเค•เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ansturm

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ serbuan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐัั‚ัƒะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ napรณr

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ช้€ฒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท assaut

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ embestida

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท saldฤฑrฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Šต๊ฒฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‡ุฌูˆู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nรกpor

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nรกpor

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็Œ›ๆ”ป

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ napad

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รกrรกs

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะฐะฑัƒั‹ะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒขแƒ”แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hรผcum

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ embestida

Etymology

The word 'onrush' originates from the combination of the prefix 'on-' meaning 'upon' or 'forward' and the noun 'rush', which itself traces back to Middle English 'ruschen', meaning 'to move rapidly'. The term has been in use since at least the early 20th century, becoming more common in literary and descriptive contexts to convey a powerful sense of urgency or forceful movement. As language evolved, 'onrush' has retained its specific connotation of rapid advance and intensity, making it a vivid choice in both casual and formal language.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,007, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.