Looking for the meaning of the word DAWNS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of DAWNS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Dawn
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late 15th century (as a verb): back-formation from Middle English dawning
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
dɔːn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the first appearance of light in the sky before sunrise
Short Definition:first light
Examples:- he set off at dawn
Definition:
the beginning of a phenomenon or period of time, especially one considered favourable
Short Definition:beginning of something
Examples:- the dawn of civilization
Word: Dawn
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
dɔːn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
(of a day) begin
Short Definition:(of day) begin
Examples:- Thursday dawned bright and sunny
Definition:
become evident to the mind; be perceived or understood
Short Definition:be perceived or understood
Examples:- the awful truth was beginning to dawn on him
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