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Meaning of dawned
The primary meaning of "dawned" is that it is the past tense of "dawn," which refers to the time of day when the sun rises or the point at which something becomes apparent or understood.
Etymology of dawned
The word "dawned" originates from the Old English word "dagnian," which means "to become day" or "to grow light."
This word is related to the Proto-Germanic word "daginon" and the Proto-Indo-European root "dhe-" which carried a sense of shining or brightness.
Historically, "dawn" was used to describe the time of day when the sun rises, and over time, its meaning expanded to include figurative uses related to the emergence of ideas or understanding.
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Definitions
- The word "dawned" is defined by Oxford Languages as the past tense of "dawn," which can refer to the time of day when the sun rises, or the point at which something becomes apparent or understood.
- * It can also be used figuratively to describe the moment when an idea or realization becomes clear to someone.
Usage Examples
- It dawned on me that I had forgotten my keys when I reached the door.
- * As I studied the map, it dawned on me that we were lost.
- * The realization dawned on her that she had made a mistake in her calculations.