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william dawes

 

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Noun william dawes has 1 sense
  1. Dawes, William Dawes - American patriot who rode with Paul Revere to warn that the British were advancing on Lexington and Concord (1745-1799)
    --1 is a kind of American Revolutionary leader

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William Dawes

Definition:

William Dawes was an American patriot who rode alongside Paul Revere in the famous midnight ride to warn the American troops of the British invasion during the American Revolutionary War. He is widely regarded as a hero and a crucial figure in the fight for independence.

Parts of Speech:

  • Noun - Proper

Senses:

  1. American patriot who rode with Paul Revere during the midnight ride.

Usage Examples:

Example 1:

William Dawes and Paul Revere rode through the night, alerting the American soldiers of the approaching British forces.

Example 2:

The midnight ride of Paul Revere and William Dawes became a crucial moment in the American Revolutionary War.

Example 3:

William Dawes' brave actions helped rally the American troops and pave the way for the fight for independence.

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