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dawn

Pronunciation: [dɔːn]

Word

Learn how to use dawn in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

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.

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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?

How to pronounce dawn

Pronunciation: [dɔːn]

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