Daybreak: meaning, definitions and examples

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daybreak

[ ˈdeɪbreɪk ]

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early morning

Daybreak is the time in the morning when light first appears in the sky, before the sun rises.

Synonyms

dawn, morning, sunrise

Examples of usage

The birds start chirping at daybreak.
We woke up at daybreak to catch the sunrise.

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beginning

Daybreak can also refer to the beginning of something, such as a new era or period.

Synonyms

beginning, onset, start

Examples of usage

The daybreak of the industrial revolution brought significant changes.
We are witnessing the daybreak of a new political era.

Translations

Translations of the word "daybreak" in other languages:

🇵🇹 alvorada

🇮🇳 भोर

🇩🇪 Morgendämmerung

🇮🇩 fajar

🇺🇦 світанок

🇵🇱 świt

🇯🇵 夜明け

🇫🇷 aurore

🇪🇸 amanecer

🇹🇷 şafak vakti

🇰🇷 새벽

🇸🇦 فجر

🇨🇿 svítání

🇸🇰 svitanie

🇨🇳 黎明

🇸🇮 zora

🇮🇸 dögun

🇰🇿 таң

🇬🇪 განთიადი

🇦🇿 sübh

🇲🇽 amanecer

Word origin

The word 'daybreak' originated in the 12th century, derived from Middle English 'daybreke'. It has been used to describe the early morning light and the beginning of something new. Daybreak symbolizes hope, renewal, and the start of a new day.

See also: daily, day, daybed, daylight, daypack, daystar, daytime, nowadays, today, yesterday.