sunshine
Beginner (A1)
IPA: /N/A/
KK: /N/A/
adjective
Definition
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Example
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Conversation
Did you hear about the new sunshine law they passed?
Yeah, it sounds like a big step for transparency.
I think it will really help the community feel more involved.
Absolutely! Everyone deserves to know what's going on.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
open
clear
bright
Antonyms
closed
dark
secret
noun
Definition
The light and warmth that comes from the sun, often associated with happiness and brightness.
Example
The children played outside in the warm sunshine.
Conversation
I love how the sunshine brightens up the park today.
Yeah, it makes everything feel so much more cheerful.
It’s the perfect weather for a picnic, don’t you think?
Root Explanation
**Sunshine** → It is formed from "sun" (from Old English *sunne*, meaning the star that provides light and warmth) and "shine" (from Old English *scīnan*, meaning to emit light). The word "sunshine" refers to the light and warmth that comes from the sun.
Memory Tip
Think of the 'sun' as the source of light and 'shine' as the act of emitting that light — together, they create the warmth and brightness we experience as sunshine.
Visually Confused Words
unshrine
unshrined
snowshine
unsinew
unhinge