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Dawn
01
the first time sunlight appears during the day
Examples
They woke up early to watch the dawn break over the mountains.
02
an opening time period or initial stage in a process or development
Examples
The dawn of the festival was marked by music in the streets.
to dawn
01
to become clear to the mind
Examples
The truth dawned gradually as she read the letter.
02
to begin to become light, as at the start of the day
Examples
Dawned a new day over the mountains.
03
to appear, emerge, or begin to develop
Examples
A new era dawned after the election.
