daybreak
11 synonyms and 4 antonyms for daybreak, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The moment in the morning when daylight first appears.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use daybreak
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
at daybreak
before daybreak
Etymology
A plain compound of "day" and "break" — the moment daylight "breaks" through the darkness.
Full origin of daybreak →Frequently asked questions
What does “daybreak” mean?
The word “daybreak” means the moment in the morning when daylight first appears. In plain terms, another word for dawn — the very start of daylight.
How do you pronounce “daybreak”?
“Daybreak” is pronounced DAYB-rayk (/ˈdeɪbɹeɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “daybreak” in a sentence?
Here is “daybreak” used in a sentence: “The fishermen headed out at daybreak.”
What part of speech is “daybreak”?
“Daybreak” is a noun.
