Dawning: meaning, definitions and examples
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dawning
[ หdษห.nษชล ]
time of day
Dawning refers to the first appearance of light in the sky before sunrise. It signifies the transition from night to day, often characterized by a gradual increase in brightness. This moment is not only visually stunning but also carries symbolic meanings associated with new beginnings and hope. The term is often used poetically to describe the awakening of nature or the start of a new venture.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The dawning of a new day brings fresh opportunities.
- She watched the dawning light as she sipped her coffee.
- The artist captured the dawning colors of the sky in his painting.
Translations
Translations of the word "dawning" in other languages:
๐ต๐น aurora
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฆเคฏ
๐ฉ๐ช Dรคmmerung
๐ฎ๐ฉ fajar
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฒััะฐะฝะพะบ
๐ต๐ฑ ลwit
๐ฏ๐ต ๅคๆใ
๐ซ๐ท aurore
๐ช๐ธ amanecer
๐น๐ท ลafak
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋ฒฝ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุฌุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ svรญtรกnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ svitanie
๐จ๐ณ ้ปๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ zora
๐ฎ๐ธ dawn
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐาฃ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแก
๐ฆ๐ฟ sรผbh
๐ฒ๐ฝ amanecer
Etymology
The word 'dawning' originates from the Old English term 'dรฆgnian,' which meant 'to become day.' This term is related to the root of 'day' in the Germanic languages. Throughout history, the concept of dawn has been significant in various cultures, often symbolizing rebirth, renewal, and the cyclical nature of time. In literature and poetry, dawn is frequently used as a metaphor to depict hope and new possibilities. Over time, 'dawning' has evolved in usage to encompass not just the physical time of day but also metaphorical dawnings that signify new phases or beginnings in life.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #18,599, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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- 18596 wheeling
- 18597 regaining
- 18598 shallower
- 18599 dawning
- 18600 orthography
- 18601 ethically
- 18602 dislocated
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