dawning

[US]/'dɔ:niŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. the beginning of a new day, the first signs of something starting

Phrases & Collocations

at dawn

before dawn

dawn on

crack of dawn

Example Sentences

a new age was dawning in the Tory party.

Victory was dawning on the battle front.

The day was dawning when we set out.

The dawning of a new era

With the dawning of the internet age, communication has become easier than ever.

She felt a sense of hope dawning in her heart.

The dawning realization that she had been wrong all along hit her hard.

The dawning sun painted the sky with hues of pink and orange.

The dawning of spring brings new life to the barren land.

He watched the dawning of understanding in her eyes.

With the dawning of each new day, he felt a renewed sense of purpose.

The dawning of democracy in the country was a cause for celebration.

As the dawning light spread across the horizon, the world seemed full of possibilities.

Real-world Examples

Be reverent before each dawning day.

Source: 100 Classic English Essays for Recitation

" Oh, " said Ron, comprehension dawning across his freckled face. " Oh...right."

Source: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Who bids that dawning sun in strength and beauty rise?

Source: American Version Language Arts Volume 6

And through the crimson dawning the robber band goes by.

Source: American Elementary School English 6

And the dawning of the new decade was going to bring with it something.

Source: Biography of Famous Historical Figures

And hold high council, if that night Should view the strife, or dawning light.

Source: British Original Language Textbook Volume 4

" You're acting on Dumbledore's orders? " she repeated with a look of dawning wonder.

Source: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Snape had reached out for it, a horrible expression of dawning comprehension on his face -" Accio Parchment! "

Source: 4. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Wednesday morning was dawning when I looked out of window.

Source: Great Expectations (Original Version)

'Oh, yes, ' Grant said relieving the awful fear that was clearly dawning.

Source: A handsome face.

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