Definition: Adawn is a term used in English, especially in literature or science fiction to describe an early dawn. 1.

Definition:

In most instances, "adawn" refers to an early hour when light is still coming into the sky at sunrise. However, in some cases it can also be used for the moment after sunrise when sunlight is starting to descend on the horizon. 2.

Use in Literature and Science Fiction:

- In science fiction, the term "ad dawn" could refer to a moment of time that feels like early morning or even the start of a day. - In literature, it can be used to describe an early hour when sunlight is still coming into the sky at sunrise or as the first rays of light descend on the horizon. 3.

Example in Literature:

- In the novel "The War of the Worlds," the character William Henry Barnes refers to his waking hours as "ad dawn." - The movie "Inception" features a scene where people are awakened by the sound of birds chirping, which is described as being akin to "ad dawn." 4.

Use in Poetry and Song:

- In poetry, "ad dawn" could be used to describe a moment when light has come back into the sky after it had been dark for some time. - The poem "Ad Dawn" by Robert Frost describes this feeling as waking up from a deep sleep: Ad dawn, Like the first rays of sun Come out on earth. It's early, but it is Early.

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