Meaning of the word dawn in English

What does dawn mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

dawn

US /dɑːn/

UK /dɑːn/

the first appearance of light in the sky before sunrise

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We woke up at dawn to go hiking.

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The birds began to sing at dawn.

Synonym:

daybreak sunrise first light cockcrow sunup

the beginning of a phenomenon or period of time

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The dawn of a new era of technology.

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This marks the dawn of a new political movement.

Synonym:

beginning start onset birth emergence

to begin to grow light in the morning

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The sky began to dawn in the east.

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As the day dawned, the fog lifted.

Synonym:

break lighten brighten appear

(of a fact or understanding) become apparent or clear to the mind

Example:

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It suddenly dawned on me that I had forgotten my wallet.

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The truth began to dawn on him.

Synonym:

occur to strike hit register become clear

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