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Definition sun in British English

sun noun

noun
/sʌn/
1

the star in the sky that provides light and warmth to the Earth

Synonyms and related words
antimatter asteroid the Big Dipper
1.1

the light and warmth that you feel from the sun

Example

We could feel the hot sun on our backs.

Example

I can't see a thing. The sun's in my eyes.

Example

The windows facing south get a lot of sun.

Example

Miriam was sitting in the sun reading a book.

Synonyms and related words
candlelight daylight gaslight
2

any very bright star, especially one that a planet travels round

Synonyms and related words
antimatter asteroid the Big Dipper
Definition sun in British English

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