sun
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/sʌn/
central star
Etymology
Etymology Information
'sun' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'sunne', where it meant 'the sun'.
Historical Evolution
'sunne' transformed into the Middle English word 'sonne', and eventually became the modern English word 'sun'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the sun', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the star at the center of our solar system, around which the Earth and other planets revolve.
The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.
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Noun 2
the light or warmth received from the sun; sunshine.
We spent the afternoon basking in the sun.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35