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Synonyms of first light

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Another word for first light is daybreak. Other synonyms of first light are cockcrow.

Synonyms and similar words for first light

nounThe time when light first appears in the morning; dawn, especially the start of dawn.

  • break of dayDaybreak.
  • daybreakThe beginning of the day; the first moment of daylight.
  • dayspringThe beginning of the day, or first appearance of light; the dawn; daybreak.
  • dawn
  • cockcrowThe time of day at which the first crow of a cockerel is heard; dawn or daybreak; first light.

Meaning of first light

  1. noun The time when light first appears in the morning; dawn, especially the start of dawn.
  2. noun The first use of a telescope or other instrument to capture an astronomical image.

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Questions about synonyms of first light

What is another word for first light?
First light has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as daybreak and cockcrow.
What does first light mean?
First light means the time when light first appears in the morning; dawn, especially the start of dawn.

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