dawn

B2
Pronunciation
/doːn/
/dɔːn/
/dɔn/
Noun
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

The morning twilight period immediately before sunrise.

2 Definition

The rising of the sun.

Synonyms
break of dawn break of day day-dawn dayspring sunrise
3 Definition

The time when the sun rises.

Synonyms
break of dawn break of day crack of dawn day-dawn daybreak dayspring sunrise sunup
Example Sentences
  • She rose before dawn to meet the train.
4 Definition

The earliest phase of something.

Synonyms
beginning onset start
Example Sentences
  • the dawn of civilization
Verb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

To begin to brighten with daylight.

Example Sentences
  • A new day dawns.
2 Definition

To start to appear or be realized.

Example Sentences
  • I don’t want to be there when the truth dawns on him.
3 Definition

To begin to give promise; to begin to appear or to expand.