Definition

A sudden and strong movement or flow of something, often in a forward direction.

Example

The onrush of the crowd made it difficult to move through the narrow street.

Conversation

Did you see the onrush of people at the concert last night?

Yeah, it was crazy! I didn't expect that many fans to show up.

I thought I might get lost in the onrush of the crowd.

Same here! But it was totally worth it to see our favorite band live.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Onrush → It is formed from "on-" (meaning upon or in the direction of) and "rush" (from Old English "ryscan", meaning to move quickly). The word "onrush" describes a rapid movement or surge in a particular direction.

Memory Tip

Think of something moving quickly 'upon' you — 'on-' means in the direction of, and 'rush' means to move fast.

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