Onrush — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈȯn-ˌrəsh/ on·rush

Meaning & Definition of Onrush

Onrush (noun)

  1. a rushing forward or onward
  2. onset

Onrush (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. forward movement in time or place

    "a sudden onrush of development in an area that was rural until very recently"

    similar: advance, advancement, furtherance, going, headway, march, passage, process, procession, progress, progression
    related: current, drift, flow, flux, stream, way, advent, approach, arrival, coming, nearing, bound, jump, leap, step, stride, impetus, momentum
    opposite: recess, recession, regress, regression, retreat, retrogression
    near: backwash, ebb, reflux, retraction, return, reversal, reverse, about-face, turnabout, turnaround

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Onrush

The most common words with a similar meaning to Onrush:

advance, advancement, furtherance, going, headway, march, passage, process, procession, progress, progression

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Onrush

Words with the opposite meaning of Onrush:

recess, recession, regress, regression, retreat, retrogression

Related Words for Onrush

current, drift, flow, flux, stream, way, advent, approach, arrival, coming, nearing, bound, jump, leap, step, stride, impetus, momentum

Near Antonyms of Onrush

backwash, ebb, reflux, retraction, return, reversal, reverse, about-face, turnabout, turnaround

Word Forms of Onrush

Derived words: onrushing (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Onrush

First known use: circa 1784

Frequently Asked Questions about Onrush

What does "Onrush" mean?

"Onrush" means a rushing forward or onward. As a noun, it is defined as: a rushing forward or onward.

What is another word for "Onrush"?

Other words for "Onrush" include advance, advancement, furtherance, going, headway, march, passage and process. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Onrush" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Onrush"?

There are 29 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Onrush". Common alternatives include advance, advancement, furtherance, going, headway, march, passage, process, procession and progress.

What is the opposite of "Onrush"?

Antonyms of "Onrush" include recess, recession, regress, regression, retreat and retrogression. Near antonyms include backwash, ebb, reflux and retraction.

How do you use "Onrush" in a sentence?

Examples of "Onrush" in a sentence: "a sudden onrush of development in an area that was rural until very recently".

Is "Onrush" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Onrush" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Onrush"?

"Onrush" is pronounced /ˈȯn-ˌrəsh/ and divided into syllables as on·rush.

What is the origin of the word "Onrush"?

First known use: circa 1784.