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DAWNING Synonyms

22 synonyms for dawning. (exact relations)
12 hypernyms for dawning. (close relations)

Best Synonyms for DAWNING

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beginning

noun

n

noun

• the event consisting of the start of something

• the time at which something is supposed to begin

• the first part or section of something

• the place where something begins, where it springs into being

• the act of starting something

adjective satellite

• serving to begin

commencement

noun

n

noun

• the time at which something is supposed to begin

• an academic exercise in which diplomas are conferred

• the act of starting something

inception

verb, noun, adjective

v, n, adj

noun

• an event that is a beginning; a first part or stage of subsequent events

onset

noun

n

noun

• the beginning or early stages

• (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

outset

noun

n

noun

• the time at which something is supposed to begin

start

verb, adverb, noun

v, adv, n

noun

• the beginning of anything

• the time at which something is supposed to begin

• a turn to be a starter (in a game at the beginning)

• a sudden involuntary movement

• the act of starting something

• a line indicating the location of the start of a race or a game

• a signal to begin (as in a race)

• the advantage gained by beginning early (as in a race)

verb

• take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

• set in motion, cause to start

• depart for someplace

• have a beginning, in a temporal, spatial, or evaluative sense

• bring into being

• get off the ground

• move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm

• get going or set in motion

• begin or set in motion

• begin work or acting in a certain capacity, office or job

• play in the starting lineup

• have a beginning characterized in some specified way

• begin an event that is implied and limited by the nature or inherent function of the direct object

• bulge outward

morning

noun

n

noun

• the time period between dawn and noon

• a conventional expression of greeting or farewell, used to wish someone a good morning

• the first light of day

• the earliest period

aurora

noun

n

noun

• (Roman mythology) goddess of the dawn; counterpart of Greek Eos

• the first light of day

• an atmospheric phenomenon consisting of bands of light caused by charged solar particles following the earth's magnetic lines of force

click

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• a short light metallic sound

• a stop consonant made by the suction of air into the mouth (as in Bantu)

• a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward

• depression of a button on a computer mouse

verb

• move or strike with a noise

• make a clicking or ticking sound

• click repeatedly or uncontrollably

• cause to make a snapping sound

• produce a click

• make a clucking sounds, characteristic of hens

• become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions

cockcrow

noun

n

noun

• the first light of day

daybreak

noun

n

noun

• the first light of day

dayspring

noun

n

noun

• the first light of day

sunrise

noun

n

noun

• the first light of day

• atmospheric phenomena accompanying the daily appearance of the sun

• the daily event of the sun rising above the horizon

adjective satellite

• of an industry or technology; new and developing

sunup

noun

n

noun

• the first light of day

break of day

noun

n

noun

• the first light of day

break of the day

noun

• the first light of day

come home

verb

• become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions

fall into place

verb

• become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions

first light

noun

n

noun

• the first light of day

get across

verb

v

verb

• communicate successfully

• become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions

• travel across or pass over

Best Hypernyms For DAWNING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for dawning, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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