Cool MateMeaning of Dawn
the time of day when light first appears
In simple words: The time in the morning when the sun starts to rise.
Dawn in a sentence
- We woke up early to watch the beautiful dawn over the mountains.
- The birds start singing at dawn every day.
- Dawn broke slowly, painting the sky with shades of pink and orange.
- In the dawn of the 20th century, many technological advances were made.
- The idea for the new project came to her at the dawn of her career.
How to use Dawn
Used in everyday conversation to refer to the early morning. Appropriate for both spoken and written contexts. Avoid in very formal writing.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'dawn' as the 'drawn' curtains revealing the light of a new day.
Related words
Collocations with Dawn
Opposites of Dawn
- dusk
- night
Common mistakes with Dawn
- Confused with 'dusk', which refers to evening.
- Using it in non-time contexts, like describing a feeling.
- Mistaking it for 'down', which has a different meaning.
Dawn appears in
Dawn in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
فجر
الوقت في الصباح عندما تبدأ الشمس في الشروق.
- Bengaliবাংলা
ভোর
সকালের সেই সময় যখন সূর্য উঠতে শুরু করে।
- GermanDeutsch
Morgengrauen
Die Zeit am Morgen, wenn die Sonne anfängt aufzugehen.
- SpanishEspañol
Amanecer
El momento de la mañana en que el sol empieza a salir.
- Persianفارسی
سپیده دم، طلوع
زمانی از صبح که خورشید شروع به طلوع میکند.
- FrenchFrançais
Aube
Le moment le matin où le soleil commence à se lever.
- Hindiहिन्दी
भोर
सुबह का वह समय जब सूरज उगना शुरू होता है।
- ItalianItaliano
Alba
Il momento al mattino in cui il sole inizia a sorgere.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Alvorada, Amanhecer
A hora da manhã em que o sol começa a nascer.
- RussianРусский
Рассвет
Время утром, когда солнце начинает вставать.
- Urduاردو
صبح صادق، طلوع
صبح کا وہ وقت جب سورج نکلنا شروع ہوتا ہے۔
- Chinese中文
黎明, 拂晓
早上太阳开始升起的时候。
More words like Dawn
- Sunrise
- Morning
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To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
- AbortionC1
the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
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Frequently asked questions about Dawn
What does Dawn mean?
The time in the morning when the sun starts to rise.
What is the definition of Dawn?
the time of day when light first appears
How do you use Dawn in a sentence?
We woke up early to watch the beautiful dawn over the mountains.
Can you give another example of Dawn?
The birds start singing at dawn every day.
What are synonyms for Dawn?
Common alternatives include daybreak, sunrise, morning.
What is the opposite of Dawn?
Opposite meanings include dusk, night.
What words go with Dawn?
It commonly pairs with grey/gray, early, greet, see, watch, break, come, come up, light, sky, chorus, at dawn, before dawn, by dawn, (at) the crack of dawn, from dawn to dusk, false, new, mark, signal, see, dawn of.
What are common mistakes when using Dawn?
Confused with 'dusk', which refers to evening. Using it in non-time contexts, like describing a feeling. Mistaking it for 'down', which has a different meaning.
How do you pronounce Dawn?
US: /["/dɔːn/"]/, UK: /["/dɔːn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Dawn?
Used in everyday conversation to refer to the early morning. Appropriate for both spoken and written contexts. Avoid in very formal writing.
What CEFR level is Dawn?
"Dawn" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.