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Vocabulary Entry
dawning
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
The first appearance of light in the sky before sunrise; the beginning of something.
Example Sentences
"The dawning of a new day filled the sky with soft hues."
"Many cultures celebrate the dawning of spring as a time of renewal."
"With the dawning of the internet age, communication changed dramatically."
V
verb
To begin to grow light or to appear; to emerge.
Example Sentences
"As the sun began to dawn, the birds started to sing."
"It took a moment for realization to dawn on him."
"The idea started to dawn on her after a long discussion."
A
adjective
Relating to a time when light first appears; early or new.
Example Sentences
"They met during the dawning moments of their friendship."
"Her dawning awareness of the problem led to important changes."
"The dawning sky was a beautiful canvas of pink and orange."