before daylight

Frequency: 7.09.5 per million words

happening or done before the sun rises.

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Examples (10)

  • She was up before daylight.
  • The fishermen set out before daylight to get the best catch.
  • We have to leave before daylight to avoid the traffic.
  • The soldiers began their march long before daylight.
  • I often go for a run before daylight, when the streets are quiet.
  • The farmer was already in the fields before daylight.
  • They finished packing their bags just before daylight.
  • To see the rare bird, you must be in the forest before daylight.
  • The mysterious sounds were only heard before daylight.
  • Our flight departs before daylight, so we need to set an early alarm.