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We watched the sunrise from the hill.
What does Sunrise mean?
when the sun comes up.
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The time in the morning when the sun first appears.
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Sunrise happens when the sun appears in the morning.
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The author used sunrise to symbolize a fresh start after a difficult day.
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What does sunrise mean?
Sunrise means when the sun comes up.
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Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to sunrise?
Dawn is close in meaning to sunrise in this context.
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Sunset contrasts with sunrise in this context.
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MeaningSunrise means when the sun comes up.
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dawnClose in meaning when sunrise means when the sun comes up.
daybreakClose in meaning when sunrise means when the sun comes up.
morning lightClose in meaning when sunrise means when the sun comes up.
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sunrises
Plural form of sunrise when used as a countable noun.
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