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Birds began singing at dawn.
What does Dawn mean?
Dawn means the first light of morning.
Dictionary definition
The early time when daylight first appears.
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Dawn in a sentence
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We left the campsite just after dawn.
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In the poem, dawn signals a fresh beginning.
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What does dawn mean?
Dawn means the first light of morning.
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Which choice is closest in meaning to dawn?
The choice "daybreak" is closest in meaning because dawn means the first light of morning.
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Which choice is the best antonym or contrast for dawn?
The choice "dusk" is a strong contrast because dawn means the first light of morning.
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MeaningDawn means the first light of morning.
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Synonyms
Words like Dawn
daybreakThe start of daylight.
sunriseThe time when the sun appears.
morning lightThe first light of the day.
Antonyms
Opposite words
duskThe time when daylight fades.
nightfallThe beginning of night.
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Dawn word family
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dawn
noun
dawns
Plural form of dawn when used as a countable noun.
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Hint for students
Dawn is the time when daylight first appears in the morning.
Common mix-up
Dawn is not the same as sunrise. Dawn is the early light before or around sunrise; sunrise is when the sun appears.
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Write one sentence that shows dawn without using the word dawn. Model sentence: Pale morning light spread across the sky before the sun came up. Clue words: pale morning light, sky, before the sun came up Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show the first light of morning?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: 'At dawn, the first light appeared over the hills.' Why does dawn fit better than midnight?
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