onrush

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of rushing or surging forward with great force or speed.

  - "The onrush of the crowd towards the stage was overwhelming."
  - "The onrush of the river flooded the nearby villages."

• Noun

  A state of intense excitement or emotion.

  - "The onrush of adrenaline during a roller coaster ride."
  - "The onrush of emotions during a heartfelt conversation."

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Synonyms

onslaught

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with onrush
crush , rush , hush

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Variants

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onrush , onrushes , onrushing

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Etymology

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From Old Norse 'ransa' meaning 'to rush' or 'to flow'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'onrush' is also used in motorsports to describe a racing situation where two or more cars are very close together and competing for position.

2. The word 'onrush' can also be used metaphorically to describe the feeling of being overwhelmed by something, such as a project or a deadline.

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Related Concepts

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1. Rush hour: The period of time during the day when traffic congestion is at its peak.

2. Onrush of events: A series of events happening in quick succession.

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Culture

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In literature, 'onrush' is often used to describe the emotional intensity of a scene or situation. In art, it can represent the power and movement of water or a crowd.

How to Memorize "onrush"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a crowd rushing forward or a river in full flood.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the feeling of excitement or intensity.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the Old Norse origin of the word.

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