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Sunlight

noun

light from the sun.

8 letters 2 syllables

What does Sunlight mean?

light from the sun.

Dictionary definition

Light that comes from the sun.

Example sentences

Sunlight in a sentence

easy

Sunlight came through the classroom window.

medium

The plant leaned toward the sunlight on the shelf.

hard

The article explained how sunlight gives energy to many living things.

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Practice the meaning of Sunlight

Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.

Practice 1

What does sunlight mean?

Practice 2

Which word is closest in meaning to sunlight?

Practice 3

Which word is a useful contrast for sunlight?

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Sunlight

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Sounds like

sun · lite · strongest beat: sun

Synonyms

Words like Sunlight

sunshineUse for bright light from the sun.
daylightUse for natural light during the day.
natural lightUse when light comes from nature rather than a lamp.
Antonyms

Opposite words

shadeShade is a darker area where light is blocked.
darknessDarkness means little or no light.
shadowA shadow forms when light is blocked.
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Word family

Sunlight word family

Base word

sunlight

adjective

sunlit

Lit by the sun.

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