DAWNINGS Synonyms

• the gradual beginning or coming forth

• the becoming visible

• the act of emerging

• the act of coming (or going) out; becoming apparent

• the first book of the Old Testament: tells of Creation; Adam and Eve; the Fall of Man; Cain and Abel; Noah and the flood; God's covenant with Abraham; Abraham and Isaac; Jacob and Esau; Joseph and his brothers

• a coming into being

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

• a formal entry into an organization or position or office

• the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new

• wisdom as evidenced by the possession of knowledge

• an act that sets in motion some course of events

• (football) a kick from the center of the field to start a football game or to resume it after a score

• the time at which something is supposed to begin

• a start given to contestants

• 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 starting point for a new state or experience

• the smallest detectable sensation

• the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close

• the sill of a door; a horizontal piece of wood or stone that forms the bottom of a doorway and offers support when passing through a doorway

• a region marking a boundary

• the event consisting of the start of something

• the time at which something is supposed to begin

• the first part or section of something

• the place where something begins, where it springs into being

• the act of starting something

• serving to begin

• (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

• the first light of day

• the first light of day

• the earliest period

• an opening time period

• become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions

• appear or develop

• become light

• the first light of day

• the first light of day

• 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

• 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