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Dawn

/dɔːn/
The time in the early morning when sunlight begins to appear in the sky, marking the start of a new day.

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We woke up before dawn to see the sun rise.She felt hope like a new day at dawn.

Etymology:

etymology
Originates from the Old English dagian, meaning to become day. Related to the Proto-Germanic dagaz for day and akin to the Old Norse dagr.

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