DAWNED - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Part of speech: Noun

the first light of day

Example: we got up before dawn; they talked until morning

Part of speech: Noun

an opening time period

Example: it was the dawn of the Roman Empire

Part of speech: Noun

the earliest period

Example: the dawn of civilization; the morning of the world

Part of speech: Verb

appear or develop

Example: The age of computers had dawned

Part of speech: Verb

become light

Example: It started to dawn, and we had to get up

Part of speech: Verb

become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions

Example: It dawned on him that she had betrayed him; she was penetrated with sorrow

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