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dawn

[dɔːn]

dawn Definition

  • 1the first appearance of light in the sky before sunrise
  • 2the beginning of a phenomenon or period of time, especially one perceived as favorable

Using dawn: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dawn" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I woke up at dawn to watch the sunrise.

  • Example

    The dawn of the digital age changed the way we communicate.

  • Example

    The dawn of a new era is upon us.

  • Example

    The dawn chorus of birds is a beautiful sound.

dawn Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for dawn

Phrases with dawn

  • very early in the morning, at or just before sunrise

    Example

    We had to wake up at the crack of dawn to catch the early flight.

  • if something dawns on you, you realize it for the first time

    Example

    It finally dawned on me that I had left my keys at home.

  • a new beginning or a positive change

    Example

    The election of a new president signaled a new dawn for the country.

Origins of dawn

from Old English 'dagian', meaning 'to become day'

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Summary: dawn in Brief

The term 'dawn' [dɔːn] refers to the first appearance of light in the sky before sunrise, or the beginning of a phenomenon or period of time. It can be used to describe the start of a new era or a positive change, as in 'The dawn of a new era is upon us.' 'Dawn' also appears in phrases like 'at the crack of dawn,' indicating very early in the morning, and 'dawn on someone,' meaning to realize something for the first time.

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