dawning
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Noun — The very beginning or first signs of something starting to happen or be understood.
How to use dawning
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Middle English dawnynge, an alteration of dawing, under the influence of North Germanic cognates (compare Swedish, Danish dagning). See daw (“to dawn”).
Full origin of dawning →Frequently asked questions
What does “dawning” mean?
The word “dawning” means the very beginning or first signs of something starting to happen or be understood. In plain terms, the early start of something significant, often used figuratively rather than literally about sunrise.
How do you pronounce “dawning”?
“Dawning” is pronounced DAW-nihng (/ˈdɔːnɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “dawning” in a sentence?
Here is “dawning” used in a sentence: “The invention of the printing press marked the dawning of a new age of information.”
What part of speech is “dawning”?
“Dawning” is a noun.