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Meaning of dawn
The first light of day, typically appearing in the eastern sky.
Etymology of dawn
The word "dawn" originates from Old English "dagnian," which means "to become day"
It is also related to the Old Norse word "dagr," meaning "day"
The word has been used in English since the 9th century to describe the time of day when the sun rises
Synonyms
sunrise
daybreak
morning
aurora
break of day
early light
first light
crepuscle
daylight
sunup
cockcrow
morn
forenoon
twilight
daylight hours
morning time
dawnings
beginnings
starts
onsets
initiations
openings
commencements
inceptions
daylights
luminosity
radiance
glow
brightness
illumination
lightness
daylighting
sunrising
morningness
auroral
crepuscular
diurnal
matutinal
vespertine
crepuscular
luminescent
incipiency
Definitions
- The first light of day, typically appearing in the eastern sky
- The period of time when the sun is rising
- A new beginning or a fresh start
- A feeling or sensation of something new or exciting happening
Usage Examples
- The dawn broke over the horizon, casting a warm glow over the landscape
- The company is experiencing a new dawn, with a fresh leadership team and a revised business strategy
- The dawn of the new era brought with it a sense of hope and optimism