Definition of Dawn
Dawn
dawn
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
the period of the day when the sun begins to rise;
e.g. The farmers get to work at the break of dawn, right when the sun rises.
(verb)
to suddenly become apparent to someone;
e.g. The bitter truth began to dawn on her as the story went on.
(verb)
(of a day) to begin;
e.g. Sunday, which was Mother's Day, unfortunately dawned gloomy and rainy.
(noun)
the beginning or birth of a phenomenon or period of time;
e.g. The dawn of civilization is commonly associated with the emergence of the agricultural society.
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