Definition

The time of day when light first appears in the sky, marking the beginning of the day.

Example

We woke up early to watch the dawning of a new day.

Conversation

I love waking up early to see the dawning light.

Really? I've never been much of a morning person.

You should try it! The beauty of the dawning sky is amazing.

Maybe I will; it sounds refreshing to start the day like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To make a sound like a bird, especially at dawn.

Example

The birds were dawning as the sun began to rise.

Tense Forms

Conversation

What are you dawing in your sketchbook today?

Just some ideas for my new project; I'm really excited about it.

That sounds awesome! I love when you get into dawing mode.

Root Explanation

The word 'dawing' originates from Old English 'dāwing', meaning the act of dawning or the beginning of daylight. It refers specifically to the time when light first appears in the morning.

Memory Tip

Think of the Old English word for the beginning of daylight — that's what 'dawing' means, the time when light starts to appear.

Visually Confused Words