sun
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- noun
- /sʌn/
:
sol
- What's the point of us having this big, beautiful terrace with sun pouring onto it if you're never gonna use it, Gloria?
- sun's rays
- sun protection
- sun exposure
So if you don't like where the sun's at, move the pot.
- So if you don't like where the sun's at, move the pot.
- Maybe it has nothing to do with sun exposure whatsoever.
- The flame was lit by the sun's rays in Greece last week.
- She's like, the sun is out, the grass is green.
- I was in the sun constantly with no sunscreen.
- He carried her off into the set sun, off the set up.
- How much time are you spending outside on the sun, second area?
Examples
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The forecast is for sun all day.
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I like to feel the sun on my skin.
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It's been a full day of sun and fun.
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All of the colours of the quickly setting sun fill up your sky.
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Relax, take in the sun, breathe deeply.
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It's actually really nice out here in the sun, don't you think?
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As the sun goes down, it's a whole new ballgame.
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Mary looked up at the spruce trees where the sun lit their green crowns.
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Her hair would shine blue-black in the sun, tumbling down over her smooth shoulders.
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I like to feel the sun on my skin during the warm summer months.
Synonyms
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Natural light from the sun during the day
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The light from the sun that makes things bright during the day
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The light and warmth from the sun that makes a day bright
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A narrow ray of sunlight you can see in the air
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Light from the sun that feels warm on your skin
Light from the sun that shines on a place
A warm golden light from the sun at sunrise or sunset
Idioms
- Informal
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A situation where someone has success, respect, and happiness after long effort
Compounds
- US
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The sun visible at midnight during summer in places inside the Arctic or Antarctic Circle
- US
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A warm part of the southern and southwestern United States that attracts people and businesses
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A person who believes the sun is a god and shows respect to it in religious ceremonies
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A number that shows how well sunscreen protects your skin from the sun's harmful rays
- Literature
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A special dance held in summer by some Native American tribes to honor the sun
- Specialized
An imaginary sun that moves at a steady speed across the sky to measure time
- South African
A South African plant with many bright yellow flowers like a daisy and scented leaves
A low garden plant with thick moss-like leaves and bright summer flowers used to cover the ground
- Specialized
A lamp that gives strong ultraviolet light for medical or beauty treatments
- Specialized
A strong invisible light from a special lamp used for tanning or skin treatment
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Etymology
Sun can also mean the light or rays from that star, and the same old word appears in everyday words like sunlight and sunscreen. That is why people say 'too much sun' when they mean too much strong light or heat from the sun.