sun
The big bright star in the sky that gives Earth light and warmth.
The star at the center of the solar system that provides light and heat to Earth.
Light or heat from the Sun.
The light or heat that comes from the Sun.
To put something in sunlight so it can get warm or dry.
To put or leave something in sunlight, usually to dry, warm, or tan it.
- Base: sun
- Plural: sun, suns
- Base: sun
- 3rd Person Singular: suns
- Present Participle: sunning
- Past: sunned
- Irregular present participle: sunning Verb
- Irregular past: sunned Verb
a place in the sun
1successful or advantageous position
A good, happy, or successful situation in life.
- 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
1located in direct sunlight
In a place where sunlight is shining on you or something.
- The children are playing in the sun.
- Don't leave your phone in the sun for too long.
under the sun
1existing anywhere on Earth
Used to mean anywhere in the world, often for emphasis.
- 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
1take advantage of good conditions
To do something as soon as you have a good chance, because the good situation may not last.
- 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
2act while conditions are good
Do something now while you have a good chance, not later.
- 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.