Meaning of the word dawning in English

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

dawning

US /ˈdɑː.nɪŋ/
UK /ˈdɔː.nɪŋ/

Noun

the beginning of a phenomenon or period of time

Example:
The dawning of a new era brought hope and change.
We witnessed the dawning of a technological revolution.

Adjective

beginning to be understood or realized

Example:
A dawning awareness of the problem spread among the public.
There was a dawning realization that they had made a mistake.