sunrise
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A2
/ˈsʌnˌraɪz/
beginning of daylight
Etymology
Etymology Information
'sunrise' originates from Old English, specifically the words 'sunne' meaning 'sun' and 'rīsan' meaning 'to rise'.
Historical Evolution
'sunne' and 'rīsan' combined in Old English to form 'sunrise', which has remained largely unchanged in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the rising of the sun', and this meaning has remained consistent over time.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39