Meaning & Definition of word "Dawn"

Dawn

/dɔːn/

1. The first appearance of light in the sky before sunrise.
- Example: We woke up early to witness the beautiful colors of dawn.
2. The beginning or origin of something.
- Example: The dawn of the internet age changed how we communicate.

1. To begin to grow light in the sky, as the sun rises.
- Example: As morning approached, the sky began to dawn with soft hues of pink and orange.
2. To become evident or obvious; to begin to be understood.
- Example: It didn't dawn on him until later that he had made a mistake.

Middle English (from Old English 'dagian,' similar to 'daylight').

dawn of time:

The very beginning of time.

dawn on (someone):

To become apparent or understood to someone.

at the crack of dawn:

Very early in the morning.

twilight:

The soft glowing light from the sky when the sun is below the horizon.

dusk:

The time of day immediately following sunset.

Meaning: To leave at dawn.

Example Sentence: We're gonna dawn out of here before everyone wakes up.

Meaning: To start fresh or begin anew.

Example Sentence: After last night's party, I'm ready to dawn it and take on the day!