Conjugation

Dawn on

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Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: on

    Only dawn changes; on stays the same: dawned on, dawned on.

In speech, the helping verbs shorten: I’m, he’s, we’re, I’ve, I’ll, I’d.

Newbie

Enough to talk about now, the past, and your plans, and to give instructions.

  1. Present simple

    Habits, facts, and how things usually are. To say no or ask, add do or does: I don't dawn on, he doesn't dawn on.

    1. I / you / we / they dawn on
    2. he / she / it dawns on

  2. Present continuous

    What is happening now, and plans already arranged: we’re leaving tomorrow.

    1. I am dawning on
    2. you / we / they are dawning on
    3. he / she / it is dawning on

  3. Past simple

    A finished action at a past time: yesterday, in 2020. To say no or ask, add did: I didn't dawn on.

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they dawned on

  4. Future with going to

    Plans and intentions, and what you can see coming: it’s going to rain.

    1. I am going to dawn on
    2. you / we / they are going to dawn on
    3. he / she / it is going to dawn on

  5. Imperative

    Orders, advice, and instructions. Let’s suggests doing it together. To say no: don't dawn on.

    1. (you) dawn on
    2. let's dawn on