sun
sun /ˈsʌn/
noun
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()
The rays of the sun
(
sunshine
, sunlight
, sun
)
the rays of the sun
The shingles were weathered by the sun and wind
the shingles were weathered by the sun and wind
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()
Any star around which a planetary system revolves
(
sun
)
any star around which a planetary system revolves
The warm rays of the sun kissed their skin, bringing a sense of joy and vitality.
The warm rays of the sun kissed their skin, bringing a sense of joy and vitality.
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()
A person considered as a source of warmth, energy or glory etc
(
sun
)
a person considered as a source of warmth, energy or glory etc
verb
-
()
Expose one's body to the sun
(
sunbathe
, sunbake
[Informal, Australian] , sun
)
expose one's body to the sun
She loves to sunbathe, lying on the beach and getting a tan
She loves to sunbathe, lying on the beach and getting a tan
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Expose to the rays of the sun or affect by exposure to the sun
(
insolate
, solarise
[British] , solarize
, sun
)
expose to the rays of the sun or affect by exposure to the sun
Insolated paper may turn yellow and crumble
insolated paper may turn yellow and crumble
These herbs suffer when sunned
These herbs suffer when sunned
noun
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()
The star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
(
Sun
)
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
The sun contains 99.85% of the mass in the solar system
the sun contains 99.85% of the mass in the solar system
The Earth revolves around the Sun
the Earth revolves around the Sun
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First day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
(
Dominicus
, Lord's Day
, Sun
, Sunday
)
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
Sunday is a day of rest and reflection for many people
Sunday is a day of rest and reflection for many people