sunlight's
|sun/light's|
A1
/ˈsʌnˌlaɪts/
(sunlight)
light from the sun
Etymology
Etymology Information
'sunlight' originates from Old English, specifically the words 'sunne' meaning 'sun' and 'leoht' meaning 'light'.
Historical Evolution
'sunneleoht' transformed into the Middle English word 'sunlight', and eventually became the modern English word 'sunlight'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'light from the sun', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
possessive form of 'sunlight', indicating something that belongs to or is associated with sunlight.
The sunlight's warmth was comforting.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/24 19:42