Dawn Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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dawn

[dɔːn ]

Definitions

Context #1 | Noun

break of day

Dawn refers to the time of day when light first appears in the sky, before the sun rises. It is the transition from night to day.

Synonyms

daybreak, morning, sunrise.

Examples of usage

  • The birds start singing at dawn.
  • We woke up at the crack of dawn to start our journey.
  • The sky was painted with beautiful colors at dawn.
Context #2 | Verb

beginning

To dawn means to begin to become evident or understood.

Synonyms

become apparent, come to light.

Examples of usage

  • The truth started to dawn on him.
  • It finally dawned on her that she had forgotten her keys.

Translations

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Origin of 'dawn'

The word 'dawn' originated from the Old English 'dagian', which means to become day. It has been used for centuries to describe the break of day and the beginning of a new morning.


Word Frequency Rank

At #5,554 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.