Day dawned.

Meaning: This means that the day was starting or beginning, often used to describe the transition from night to day.

Choice of Words: Day is the time of day that is not night. Dawned is the past tense of the verb 'dawn', which means to begin or to start. In this sentence, 'Day dawned' means that the day was beginning or starting.

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The sun rose.

Meaning: This means that the sun has just become visible in the sky, marking the start of the day.

Choice of Words: Sun refers to the star at the center of our solar system. Rose means to move upward or become visible above the horizon. When you put them together, "The sun rose" describes the moment when the sun appears in the sky in the morning.

It became morning.

Meaning: This means that the night has ended, and the new day has started.

Choice of Words: Morning refers to the period of time from sunrise to noon. Became means to come into existence or to change into a different state. When you put them together, "It became morning" describes the moment when the day begins and the morning period starts.

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