Definition

The time in the morning when the sun first appears in the sky.

Example

We woke up early to watch the beautiful sunrise over the mountains.

Conversation

Did you wake up early enough to see the sunrise today?

I missed it! I really need to set my alarm better.

It was beautiful — the sky turned all shades of pink and orange during the sunrise.

That sounds amazing! I’ll definitely try to catch it tomorrow.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Sunrise** → It is formed from "sun" (from Old English *sunne*, meaning the star that gives light during the day) and "rise" (from Old English *rīsan*, meaning to ascend or get up). The word "sunrise" refers to the moment when the sun ascends above the horizon, marking the beginning of the day.

Memory Tip

Think of the 'sun' as the star that gives light and 'rise' as the action of ascending. This helps you remember that 'sunrise' is when the sun ascends in the morning.

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