dawn
Pronunciation: [dɔːn]
Word
Context: "time of day"
(noun) the time in the morning when the sun starts to come up. It’s when the sky begins to get light and marks the start of a new day.
Example
At dawn, the birds start to sing and the world wakes up.
Example
It wasn't dawn yet, so it was still dark outside.
Example
What do you like to do at dawn when the sun rises?
Context: "beginning"
(noun) the beginning of something new or the first signs of change. It’s like when you start to learn something and you feel excited about it.
Example
The invention of the internet was considered the dawn of a new era in communication.
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The project didn't show any signs of dawn; it was still stuck in planning.
Example
Can you think of a time when you witnessed the dawn of a new idea?
Context: "beginning"
(verb) to begin or to appear for the first time. It’s like when you start to notice something new happening.
Example
New ideas dawn on people when they think creatively.
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The solution didn't dawn on him until much later.
Example
When did it dawn on you that you could solve the problem?
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