As a Noun: 1. One of the seven twenty-four hour periods of time in a week; the time when it is light, or when you are awake and doing things. English = day. 2. The time in the morning when light first appears. English = daybreak. As a Verb or Adjective: 1. To become day; to become light 2. Of the weather, to be (or become) clear and bright, with few clouds and plenty of sunshine. English = fine.