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sun

 

[ sʌn ]

Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

weather

The star around which the Earth orbits, providing light and heat to the Earth.

Synonyms

daystar, sol, star

Examples of usage

  • The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.
  • It's important to protect your skin from the sun's harmful rays.
Context #2 | Noun

astronomy

A luminous celestial body around which a planetary system revolves.

Synonyms

daystar, sol, star

Examples of usage

  • Our solar system consists of the sun, eight planets, and various other celestial bodies.
  • The sun is a main-sequence star.
Context #3 | Noun

personification

A personification of the sun in mythology, typically depicted as a deity.

Synonyms

Apollo, Helios, Ra

Examples of usage

  • In ancient mythology, Apollo was often associated with the sun.
  • The sun god Ra was worshipped in ancient Egypt.

Translations

Translations of the word "sun" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sol

🇮🇳 सूरज

🇩🇪 Sonne

🇮🇩 matahari

🇺🇦 сонце

🇵🇱 słońce

🇯🇵 太陽 (たいよう)

🇫🇷 soleil

🇪🇸 sol

🇹🇷 güneş

🇰🇷 태양 (taeyang)

🇸🇦 شمس (shams)

🇨🇿 slunce

🇸🇰 slnko

🇨🇳 太阳 (tàiyáng)

🇸🇮 sonce

🇮🇸 sól

🇰🇿 күн (kün)

🇬🇪 მზე (mze)

🇦🇿 günəş

🇲🇽 sol

Word origin

The word 'sun' has its origins in Old English 'sunne', which is derived from Proto-Germanic 'sunnon'. The sun has been a central figure in human culture and religion throughout history, with various civilizations worshipping sun deities. In modern times, the sun is studied scientifically and plays a crucial role in sustaining life on Earth.

See also: sunbathe, sunbathing, sunbeam, sunbeams, sunday, sundown, sunken, sunlight, sunlit, sunny, sunray, sunrise, sunset, sunshade, sunshades, sunshine, sunup.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,377, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.