sun
gb/sˈʌn/ us/sˈʌn/
A1
Englanti
~ 1100
Merkitykset
0 merkitystä
Substantiivi
A1
entity
1
the star Earth orbits
The big bright star in the sky that gives Earth light and warmth.
Käyttömalli:
the sun [verb]
Tyypillinen virhe:
Some learners confuse 'sun' with 'son', which are pronounced the same but have different meanings.
Synonyymit
star (A general term for a luminous celestial body, but not specific to the Sun.)
Antonyymit
moon (The Moon is Earth's natural satellite and does not emit light like the Sun.)
Kollokaatiot
bright sun
|hot sun
|the rising sun
|the setting sun
|direct sun
Teemat
science
|nature
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Esimerkit
- The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.
- We enjoyed a picnic under the warm sun.
- The sun is about 93 million miles from Earth.
- Too much time in the sun can cause sunburn.
- The sun's gravity keeps the planets in orbit.
Oppijaesimerkit
- The sun is bright.
- I see the sun in the morning.
- The sun is hot.
- We sit in the sun.
- The sun gives us light.
Substantiivi
A1
entity
2
light or warmth from the Sun
Light or heat from the Sun.
Käyttömalli:
in the sun
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners sometimes use 'under the sun' literally when it is often idiomatic.
Synonyymit
sunlight (Specifically refers to light from the Sun.)
|
sunshine (Often used to mean pleasant sunlight.)
Antonyymit
shade (An area sheltered from sunlight.)
Kollokaatiot
warm sun
|morning sun
|afternoon sun
|direct sun
Teemat
nature
|daily life
|weather
|core_vocabulary
Esimerkit
- The cat lay in the sun all afternoon.
- Too much sun can damage your skin.
- We need to protect the plants from direct sun.
Oppijaesimerkit
- I like to sit in the sun.
- The flowers grow in the sun.
- We play in the sun.
Verbi
B1
action
3
expose to sunlight
To put something in sunlight so it can get warm or dry.
Käyttömalli:
to sun [something]
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners may confuse 'sun' as a verb with 'shine', which describes emitting light rather than receiving it.
Synonyymit
sunbathe (Refers specifically to lying in the Sun for leisure or tanning.)
Antonyymit
shade (To protect from sunlight instead of exposing to it.)
Kollokaatiot
sun yourself
|sun clothes
|sun seeds
Teemat
daily life
|daily_life
|health
|core_vocabulary
Esimerkit
- She likes to sun herself by the pool.
- Farmers often sun their crops before storage.
- I sunned my wet shoes on the balcony.
Oppijaesimerkit
- I sun my clothes outside.
- The cat suns itself on the porch.
- We sun our blankets.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
sun
IPA
GB/sˈʌn/
US/sˈʌn/
Tavut ja painotus
sun (1 tavu)
Stress on 1st syllable (sun)
Taivutusmuodot
Noun
- Base: sun
- Plural: sun, suns
Verb
- Base: sun
- 3rd Person Singular: suns
- Present Participle: sunning
- Past: sunned
Sanaperhe
Forms
suns
noun
sunning
verb
sunned
verb
Negative and opposite forms
sunless
adjective
Kielioppipoiminnat
- Irregular present participle: sunning Verb
- Irregular past: sunned Verb
Ilmaukset
a place in the sun
1/ə plˈeɪs ˈɪn ðə sˈʌn/
idiom
successful or advantageous position
A good, happy, or successful situation in life.
Esimerkit
- After years of hard work, she finally found her place in the sun.
- He fought for a place in the sun in his career.
in the sun
1/ˈɪn ðə sˈʌn/
fixed phrase
located in direct sunlight
In a place where sunlight is shining on you or something.
Esimerkit
- The children are playing in the sun.
- Don't leave your phone in the sun for too long.
under the sun
1/ˈʌndɚ ðə sˈʌn/
idiom
existing anywhere on Earth
Used to mean anywhere in the world, often for emphasis.
Esimerkit
- There is no place under the sun more beautiful than this beach.
- I've tried every trick under the sun to fix my bike.
make hay while the sun shines
1/mˈeɪk hˈeɪ wˈaɪl ðə sˈʌn ʃˈaɪnz/
idiom
take advantage of good conditions
To do something as soon as you have a good chance, because the good situation may not last.
Esimerkit
- Tourists are spending a lot this year, so local businesses are making hay while the sun shines.
- You have extra free time now, so make hay while the sun shines and finish your project.
- Investors tried to make hay while the sun shone during the short period of low interest rates.
make hay while the sun shines
2/mˈeɪk hˈeɪ wˈaɪl ðə sˈʌn ʃˈaɪnz/
idiom
act while conditions are good
Do something now while you have a good chance, not later.
Esimerkit
- You should apply for that job now — make hay while the sun shines.
- Let's finish painting today; we should make hay while the sun shines.