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sunshine's

|sun/shine's|

A1

/ˈsʌnˌʃaɪnz/

(sunshine)

light from the sun

Base FormPlural
sunshinesunshines
Etymology
Etymology Information

'sunshine' originates from Old English, specifically the words 'sunne' meaning 'sun' and 'scinan' meaning 'to shine'.

Historical Evolution

'sunne' and 'scinan' combined to form the Middle English word 'sunshine', which eventually became the modern English word 'sunshine'.

Meaning Changes

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

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

possessive form of 'sunshine', indicating something that belongs to or is associated with sunshine.

The sunshine's warmth was comforting.

Last updated: 2025/01/31 03:19