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Eos

Verb / ˈi:ɑ:s / Another word for eos — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Eos is a Greek goddess of the dawn.

Synonyms & similar words

eos Aurora Dawn Eostre Sunrise

Synonyms by register

Formal

expiration cessation termination conclusion

Informal

end finish close wrap-up

Literary

twilight demise expiration

Antonyms

beginning start origin birth dawn genesis

Common collocations

  • the very eos
  • the inevitable eos
  • a peaceful eos
  • a sudden eos
  • the bitter eos
  • the final eos
  • the natural eos

Word family

noun eos

Usage note

Eos is a relatively uncommon word, often used in formal or literary contexts to refer to the end or conclusion of something. It is less common in everyday speech.

Example sentences

  1. Eos was often depicted as a beautiful woman with rosy fingers.
  2. Eos traveled in a chariot drawn by horses.
  3. Eos was said to open the gates of heaven each morning.
  4. Eos was the daughter of the Titans Hyperion and Theia.
  5. Eos was also known as Euryphassa, meaning 'wide-shining'.

Quotes

  • 'Eos, goddess of the dawn, was the daughter of Hyperion and Theia.' - Apollodorus
  • 'Eos, with her rosy fingers, opens the gates of heaven.' - Homer
  • 'Eos, bringer of light, awakens the sleeping earth.' - Hesiod

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