Top synonyms for “dawn”: aurora, break of day, break of the day, click, cockcrow, come home, dawning, daybreak, and 10 more below.
Definitions
- (noun)the earliest period“the dawn of civilization”
- (noun)the first light of day“we got up before dawn”
- (noun)an opening time period“it was the dawn of the Roman Empire”
- (verb)become light“It started to dawn, and we had to get up”
- (verb)become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions“It dawned on him that she had betrayed him”
- (verb)appear or develop“The age of computers had dawned”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "dawn"?
Common synonyms for "dawn" include aurora, break of day, break of the day, click, cockcrow, come home. Our thesaurus lists 18 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "dawn" mean?
the earliest period Example: "the dawn of civilization"
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