English dictionary
Sun
/s/@/n/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
ExamplesThe sun contains 99.85% of the mass in the solar system.
The Earth revolves around the Sun.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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the rays of the sun
ExamplesThe shingles were weathered by the sun and wind.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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a person considered as a source of warmth or energy or glory etc
Source: WordNet 3.0
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any star around which a planetary system revolves
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first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
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See <u>Sunn</u>.
Source: webster1913
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The luminous orb, the light of which constitutes day, and its absence night; the central body round which the earth and planets revolve, by which they are held in their orbits, and from which they receive light and heat. Its mean distance from the earth is about 92,500,000 miles, and its diameter about 860,000.
Source: webster1913
verb
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expose one's body to the sun
Synonyms sunbatheSource: WordNet 3.0
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expose to the rays of the sun or affect by exposure to the sun
ExamplesThese herbs suffer when sunned.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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To expose to the sun's rays; to warm or dry in the sun; as, to <i>sun</i> cloth; to <i>sun</i> grain.
Source: webster1913