Phrase guide

dawn of time

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The beginning of time, of the universe, of the world, of mankind or of history.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • since the dawn of time

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: end of time

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noun

Meaning 2

Time immemorial.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

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Across languages

Translations

11 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: aikojen alku — Translations
  • Finnish: aikojen alussa — Translations
  • Finnish: aikojen alusta — Translations
  • French: nuit des temps — Translations
  • Italian: notte dei tempi — Translations
  • Polish: zaranie dziejów — Translations
  • Portuguese: início dos tempos — Translations
  • Spanish: albor del tiempo — Translations
  • Spanish: albores del tiempo — Translations
  • Swedish: tidernas begynnelse — Translations
  • Swedish: tidernas morgon — Translations