DAWNING Synonyms

• the time at which something is supposed to begin

• an academic exercise in which diplomas are conferred

• the act of starting something

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

• the beginning or early stages

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

• the time at which something is supposed to begin

• 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)

• 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

• 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

• (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

• 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

• 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

• the first light of day

• the first light of day

• the first light of day

• the first light of day

• atmospheric phenomena accompanying the daily appearance of the sun

• the daily event of the sun rising above the horizon

• of an industry or technology; new and developing

• the first light of day

• the first light of day

• the first light of day

• become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions

• become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions

• the first light of day

• communicate successfully

• become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions

• travel across or pass over