Sunrise: meaning, definitions and examples

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sunrise

 

[ หˆsสŒnraษชz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

beautiful morning view

The daily event of the sun appearing above the horizon in the morning, marking the beginning of a new day. It is a breathtaking sight that symbolizes hope, renewal, and new beginnings.

Synonyms

dawn, daybreak, sunup.

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Word Description / Examples
sunrise

This term is most commonly used to describe the moment the sun appears over the horizon in the morning. It often conveys a sense of beauty and a new beginning.

  • They woke up early to watch the sunrise over the ocean.
  • The painting captures the vibrant colors of a desert sunrise.
dawn

This word refers to the very early part of the morning when the sky begins to light up but before the sun is actually visible. It is often used in poetic or dramatic contexts.

  • The city is eerily quiet at dawn.
  • She always enjoyed the peace and tranquility of dawn before starting her day.
daybreak

This term emphasizes the moment when daylight first begins to appear, often used in literary contexts or to describe early morning activities.

  • They set out on their journey at daybreak.
  • The farmers start their work at daybreak.
sunup

This is a casual and colloquial term for sunrise, mostly used in everyday conversation in certain regions.

  • We need to be on the road by sunup.
  • It's easier to fish at sunup when the water is calm.

Examples of usage

  • The sunrise painted the sky in hues of pink and orange.
  • People gather at the beach to watch the sunrise.
  • She woke up early to catch the sunrise over the mountains.
Context #2 | Noun

time of day

The time in the morning when the sun begins to rise above the horizon. It is a peaceful and serene moment that sets the tone for the rest of the day.

Synonyms

dawn, daybreak, sunup.

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Word Description / Examples
sunrise

Refers to the moment when the upper limb of the sun appears on the horizon in the morning. Used in general contexts to describe the beauty or exact time of the sun appearing.

  • We woke up early to watch the sunrise at the beach.
  • She captured a beautiful photo of the sunrise over the mountains.
dawn

Indicates the beginning of the day when light first appears in the sky before the sun actually rises. Often used in poetic or literary contexts.

  • The birds began to sing at the first light of dawn.
  • She worked until dawn to complete the project.
daybreak

Signifies the moment right at the beginning of the day when daylight first becomes visible. Often used to emphasize the very start of the day.

  • They set out on their journey at daybreak.
  • The fisherman left the harbor at daybreak.
sunup

A more informal and colloquial term similar to 'sunrise,' referring to when the sun first becomes visible. Commonly used in casual conversation.

  • I'll meet you at sunup to go hiking.
  • The farmers started their work at sunup.

Examples of usage

  • I love to go for a run during sunrise.
  • The birds start chirping at sunrise.
  • The house is quiet at sunrise.

Translations

Translations of the word "sunrise" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น nascer do sol

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅ‚เคฐเฅเคฏเฅ‹เคฆเคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Sonnenaufgang

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ matahari terbit

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั…ั–ะด ัะพะฝั†ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wschรณd sล‚oล„ca

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ—ฅใฎๅ‡บ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lever du soleil

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ amanecer

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรผn doฤŸumu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ผ์ถœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุฑูˆู‚ ุงู„ุดู…ุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vรฝchod slunce

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vรฝchod slnka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ—ฅๅ‡บ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sonฤni vzhod

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรณlarupprรกs

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบาฏะฝะฝั–าฃ ัˆั‹า“ัƒั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ–แƒ˜แƒก แƒแƒ›แƒแƒกแƒ•แƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gรผnษ™ลŸin doฤŸmasฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ amanecer

Etymology

The word 'sunrise' dates back to Old English, where 'sunrฤซs' was used to describe the daily event of the sun appearing above the horizon. It has been a symbol of hope and new beginnings across cultures and religions for centuries, representing the transition from darkness to light and the start of a new day.

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