Dawn On

Synonyms of dawn on

• register
• strike
• hit
• occur to
• become clear

Antonyms of dawn on

• ignore
• disregard
• confuse
• misunderstand

Collocations of dawn on

realize

Frequency: 70 %

It finally dawned on him that he had forgotten his keys.

significance

Frequency: 60 %

The significance of the discovery slowly dawned on the scientists.

reality

Frequency: 50 %

The harsh reality of the situation finally dawned on them.

importance

Frequency: 45 %

The importance of the task dawned on her as the deadline approached.

truth

Frequency: 40 %

The truth of the matter began to dawn on him as he listened to the evidence.

Idiomatic Expressions for dawn on

• Phrase: The truth began to dawn on him
  Meaning: To gradually become aware of a fact or situation that was previously unknown or not fully understood.
  Usage: As he listened to the witness's testimony, the truth of what had really happened began to dawn on him.