Definitions and Examples of dawn, daybreak, sunrise
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
The first appearance of light in the sky before sunrise.
Example
The fishermen set out to sea at dawn.
The time of the morning when daylight first appears.
Example
We woke up at daybreak to catch the early train.
The moment when the sun appears above the horizon in the morning.
Example
We watched the sunrise from the top of the hill.
Key Differences: dawn vs daybreak vs sunrise
- 1Dawn refers to the first appearance of light in the sky before sunrise.
- 2Daybreak refers to the time of the morning when daylight first appears.
- 3Sunrise refers to the moment when the sun appears above the horizon in the morning.
Effective Usage of dawn, daybreak, sunrise
- 1Describing Time: Use these antonyms to describe the beginning of the day.
- 2Narrative Writing: Incorporate these antonyms in narratives to create vivid descriptions of the setting.
- 3Poetry: Use these antonyms in poetry to create imagery and convey emotions.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of gloam are dawn, daybreak, and sunrise. These words refer to the beginning of the day, when the sun rises and the sky becomes lighter. Use these antonyms to describe time, create vivid descriptions of the setting in narratives, and convey emotions in poetry.
