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dawn

/dɔːn/

Dawn is the time of day when light first appears in the sky before the sun rises. It marks the transition from night to morning and is often associated with the beginning of a new day.

Ejemplos

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1

The birds began to sing at dawn.

The birds started their songs at the very beginning of the day.

2

The expedition is scheduled to depart at the break of dawn.

The group is planned to leave as soon as the first light appears.

3

I've been awake since dawn, so I'm really tired.

I have been up since very early this morning, so I feel sleepy.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
dawn
Verb
dawn
Adjetivo
dawning
Relacionado
daybreak
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Truco para recordar

Think of the 'D' in Dawn for 'Day starts'. Dawn is when the Day begins.

Quiz rápido

The farmer wakes up every day at ______ to feed the animals.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: dawn

Ejemplos

1

The birds began to sing at dawn.

everyday

The birds started their songs at the very beginning of the day.

2

The expedition is scheduled to depart at the break of dawn.

formal

The group is planned to leave as soon as the first light appears.

3

I've been awake since dawn, so I'm really tired.

informal

I have been up since very early this morning, so I feel sleepy.

4

Observations were recorded daily from dawn until midday.

academic

The researchers took notes every day from first light until noon.

5

The logistics team must ensure all deliveries arrive by dawn.

business

The delivery staff needs to make sure items get there by early morning.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
dawn
Verb
dawn
Adjetivo
dawning
Relacionado
daybreak

Colocaciones comunes

at dawn happening at the time of first light
before dawn occurring while it is still dark
crack of dawn at the very earliest moment of light
from dawn till dusk from the early morning until the evening
early dawn the start of the daybreak period

Frases Comunes

The dawn of a new era

The beginning of a new period in history

At the crack of dawn

Very early in the morning

It dawned on me

I suddenly understood something

Se confunde a menudo con

dawn vs sunrise

Dawn is the first appearance of light, whereas sunrise is when the sun actually crosses the horizon.

dawn vs down

Down is a direction or movement toward the ground, while dawn is a time of day.

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Notas de uso

Dawn is primarily used as a noun to describe a specific time. When used as a verb, it often means to begin to become light or to suddenly become clear to someone's mind.

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Errores comunes

Learners often say 'in the dawn,' but the correct preposition is usually 'at dawn.' Also, do not confuse the pronunciation with the word 'down'.

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Truco para recordar

Think of the 'D' in Dawn for 'Day starts'. Dawn is when the Day begins.

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Origen de la palabra

From the Old English 'dagung', which literally means the 'becoming of day'.

Patrones gramaticales

Used as a singular noun Usually follows the preposition 'at' Can be used metaphorically as the beginning of something
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Contexto cultural

In many cultures, dawn is a symbol of hope, rebirth, and the opportunity for a fresh start.

Quiz rápido

The farmer wakes up every day at ______ to feed the animals.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: dawn

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mist

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