dawn

/dɔːn/

Definitions

1. noun

the first light of day appearing in the eastern sky at dawn

“The sun rose at dawn, casting a golden glow over the landscape.”

2. verb

to become or cause to become light

“The sky will dawn on the horizon by morning.”

3. verb

to begin to operate or function

“The new software will dawn later today.”

4. noun

the beginning or start of something

“The dawn of a new era brought hope to the community.”

Synonyms

  • daybreak
  • daylight

Antonyms

  • dusk
  • night