Dawning and Nightfall

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Dawning noun - The first appearance of light in the morning or the time of its appearance.

Usage example: the cold, gray dawning of a wintry day

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Nightfall is an antonym for dawning.

Nearby Words: dawn, dawned

Nightfall noun - The time from when the sun begins to set to the onset of total darkness.

Usage example: since you aren't taking a flashlight, make sure you're back at camp by nightfall

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Dawning is an antonym for nightfall in evening topic.

Nearby Words: night, nightly

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