Synonyms for

Sun

Verb / sʌn / Another word for sun — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The sun is the star that is the central body of the solar system, around which the planets revolve.

Synonyms & similar words

lordsday dominicus sunday insolate solarise solarize sunlight sunbathe sun sunshine star daystar sol helios Apollo Phoebus Ra Surya Shamash Sunna Sunne Soare Gunes Saulė Aurinko Slunce

Synonyms by register

Formal

star luminary daystar

Informal

big bright thing sky light

Literary

Sol Phoebus golden orb celestial fire

Antonyms

moon night darkness shadow eclipse absence

Common collocations

  • bright sun
  • warm sun
  • setting sun
  • rising sun
  • sun shines
  • sun rises
  • sun sets
  • sun light

Word family

noun sun
adjective solar
adverb sunnily

Usage note

While 'sun' is the most common term, 'solar' is used in more technical or scientific contexts, such as 'solar power'.

Example sentences

  1. The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.
  2. The sun gives us light and warmth.
  3. We wear sunscreen to protect our skin from the sun.
  4. Some people believe that the sun is a god.
  5. The sun is a very important part of our solar system.

Quotes

  • Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see a shadow.
  • The sun is a daily reminder that we too can rise again from the darkness, that we too can shine our own light.
  • The sun is but a morning star.

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