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sunlight's

|sun/light's|

A1

/ˈsʌnˌlaɪts/

(sunlight)

light from the sun

Base FormPlural
sunlightsunlights
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