Dawn

Meaning

the first appearance of light in the sky before sunrise; the beginning or start of something

The first appearance of light in the sky before sunrise; to begin or become apparent.

Example Sentences

The fishermen set out to sea before dawn to catch the morning tide.

Hope began to dawn in her heart after hearing the good news.

Example Expressions

crack of dawn

Synonyms

daybreak, sunrise, morning, beginning, start

Entry 1

daybreak, sunrise, morning, beginning

Entry 2

sunrise, daybreak, morning, beginning, start

Antonyms

dusk, sunset, evening, end

Entry 1

dusk, sunset, evening, end

Entry 2

sunset, dusk, end

Collocations

crack of dawn, dawn breaks, dawn of a new era, at dawn, before dawn

Entry 1

crack of dawn, dawn breaks, dawn of a new era

Entry 2

at dawn, before dawn, dawn of a new era, dawn breaks