daybreak's
|day/break's|
A2
/ˈdeɪˌbreɪks/
(daybreak)
beginning of daylight
Etymology
Etymology Information
'daybreak' originates from Middle English, specifically the words 'day' and 'breken', where 'day' meant 'day' and 'breken' meant 'to break'.
Historical Evolution
'daybreak' changed from the Middle English word 'daybreken' and eventually became the modern English word 'daybreak'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the breaking of the day', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the possessive form of 'daybreak', indicating something belonging to or associated with the time of daybreak.
The beauty of daybreak's light is unmatched.
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Last updated: 2025/02/12 01:09