Pronunciation

/dɔːn/

Definitions

Noun

1. The period of time just before sunrise, marking the beginning of the day.

   • Definition: The start of daybreak or黎明。
   • Example: “The first light of dawn painted the sky with hues of pink and orange.”

2. The appearance or start of something new or hopeful.

   • Definition: The initial stage or inception of a situation, idea, or project.
   • Example: “After a long night, a fresh dawn of opportunity awaited him.”

Verb

1. To begin or come into view at the break of day.

   • Definition: To signify the start of something, often figuratively.
   • Example: “Dawn broke over the mountains, signaling the start of a new day.”

2. To indicate the start or the beginning of a process or event.

   • Definition: To usher in or initiate a new phase.
   • Example: “Dawning awareness of climate change led to policy changes.”

Phrases

• “Watch the dawn break” implies witnessing the sunrise.
• “A new dawn of innovation” signifies a promising beginning in a field.
• “Dawn’s early light” describes the first light of morning.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “She woke up to the soft glow of dawn filtering through the window.”
• Verb: “The meeting was scheduled to dawn at 9 AM sharp.”
• figurative usage: “His career began to dawn with a successful startup.”

Synonyms

• Sunrise -曙光
• Beginning
• Rise
• Emergence
• Dawning realization