Definition

The time in the morning when the sun starts to rise and the day begins.

Example

We woke up early to watch the beautiful colors of daybreak.

Conversation

I love waking up early to see the daybreak.

Me too! There's something so peaceful about it.

Exactly! It's like a fresh start every morning.

Definitely, the colors in the sky at daybreak are just stunning.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Daybreak is formed from "day" (from Old English "dæg", meaning the period of light between sunrise and sunset) and "break" (from Old English "brecan", meaning to break or burst). The term "daybreak" refers to the moment when the light of day breaks the darkness of night.

Memory Tip

Think of the 'day' starting to 'break' through the darkness — that's why daybreak means the beginning of the day.

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