dawns

We have found lemma(root) word of dawns : dawn.

Definitions


[dɔːn], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the first appearance of light in the sky before sunrise
(e.g: he set off at dawn)

- the beginning of a phenomenon or period of time, especially one considered favourable
(e.g: the dawn of civilization)


Phrases:

Origin:
late 15th century (as a verb): back-formation from Middle English dawning


[dɔːn], (Verb)

Definitions:
- (of a day) begin
(e.g: Thursday dawned bright and sunny)

- become evident to the mind; be perceived or understood
(e.g: the awful truth was beginning to dawn on him)


Phrases:

Origin:
late 15th century (as a verb): back-formation from Middle English dawning




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