CEFR B2

daybreak

noun

Meaning

The time in the morning when light first appears in the sky, before the sun rises.

Examples

We decided to start our hike at daybreak to avoid the midday heat.
The birds began to sing their morning songs just before daybreak.

Synonyms: dawn, sunrise, cockcrow, aurora

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daybreak (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈdeɪbreɪk/

Definition

The time in the morning when light first appears in the sky, before the sun rises.

Examples

We decided to start our hike at daybreak to avoid the midday heat.
The birds began to sing their morning songs just before daybreak.

How to Use daybreak

at daybreak (prepositional phrase): At the very beginning of the day. — "The soldiers launched their attack at daybreak."
from daybreak to dusk (idiom): From early morning until evening. — "They worked tirelessly from daybreak to dusk to finish the project."

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