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Dawn

noun
/dɔːn/

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

Related Vocabularies

A line separating two political or geographical areas.
A leisurely walk or stroll, especially in a public place for pleasure or display.
a sloping surface joining two different levels; as a verb, to increase or rise sharply
temporary leave of absence from work, especially that granted to an employee or soldier
something given as a reward for achievement; to value highly
to hit or push with the head or horns; the end part of something, especially a cigarette

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