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SUN

(noun, verb, prop.noun)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Sun.

How to pronounce sun:

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Sun - as a noun

The star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

Example: "The sun contains 99.85% of the mass in the solar system"

The star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

Example: "The sun contains 99.85% of the mass in the solar system"

The rays of the sun

Example: "The shingles were weathered by the sun and wind"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sunlight12sunshine11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
light9visible lightvisible radiation
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

First day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most christians

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dominicuslord's daysunday
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
day of restrest day
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A person considered as a source of warmth or energy or glory etc

Any star around which a planetary system revolves

Sun - as a verb

Expose one's body to the sun

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sunbathe13

Expose to the rays of the sun or affect by exposure to the sun

Example: "Insolated paper may turn yellow and crumble"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
insolate8solarise8solarize17

Sun - as a proper noun

The star that the earth revolves around and from which it receives light and warmth.

Example Sentences

"The sun is shining brightly today."
"She put on sunscreen to protect herself from the sun."
"The sun rises in the east and sets in the west."
"The warmth of the sun felt comforting on my skin."
"His face turned red from too much exposure to the sun."
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Word Game Points

Is SUN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, sun is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SUN has a SCRABBLE points total of 3.

Is SUN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sun is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SUN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 5.

Is SUN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sun is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SUN has a WORDFEUD points total of 4.

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