Basic Details
Word: Dawn
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The time of day when the sun rises, marking the beginning of morning.
Synonyms: Daybreak, sunrise, first light
Antonyms: Dusk, twilight, nightfall
Idioms and Phrases
- Dawn on someone: To suddenly realise or understand something. Example: "It finally dawned on me that I had forgotten my homework."
- At the crack of dawn: Very early in the morning. Example: "We woke up at the crack of dawn to watch the sunrise."
Usage Examples
Example 1: As dawn broke, the sky filled with beautiful shades of orange and pink.
Example 2: The birds started chirping at dawn, signalling the start of a new day.
Example 3: We decided to go for a jog at dawn, enjoying the cool morning air.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the term "dawn" comes from the Old English word "dge," which means "day"? It reflects the concept of light breaking through the darkness as a new day begins.
Famous Quote
"The darkness has the promise of dawn." - Khalil Gibran
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "dawn" mean?
a) A type of animal
b) The time when the sun rises
c) A kind of plant
d) The end of the day
Answer: b) The time when the sun rises
2. Which of these is a synonym of "dawn"?
a) Twilight
b) Daybreak
c) Midnight
d) Sunset
Answer: b) Daybreak
3. Which sentence uses "dawn" correctly?
a) The dawn was full of stars in the night sky.
b) We celebrated at dawn with fireworks.
c) I felt refreshed and ready to start the day at dawn.
d) He saw a lion at dawn in the zoo.
Answer: c) I felt refreshed and ready to start the day at dawn.
4. Which idiom means to suddenly realise something?
a) At the crack of dawn
b) In the dead of night
c) Dawn on someone
d) Break of day
Answer: c) Dawn on someone
5. What is the opposite of "dawn"?
a) N/A
b) Noon
c) Dusk
d) Morning
Answer: c) Dusk
