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sunrise's

|sun/rise's|

A1

/ˈsʌnˌraɪzɪz/

(sunrise)

beginning of daylight

Base FormPlural
sunrisesunrises
Etymology
Etymology Information

'sunrise' originates from Old English, specifically the words 'sunne' meaning 'sun' and 'rīsan' meaning 'to rise'.

Historical Evolution

'sunne' and 'rīsan' combined in Old English to form 'sunrise', which has remained largely unchanged in modern English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'the rising of the sun', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the possessive form of 'sunrise', indicating something belonging to or associated with a sunrise.

The sunrise's colors were breathtaking.

Last updated: 2025/02/15 17:30