sun
sun
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n
The star around which the earth orbits and which provides light and heat for the earth.
n
Any star that is the center of a planetary system.
n
The light or warmth received from the sun.
Etymology
The word 'sun' originates from the Old English 'sunne', which is of Germanic descent, related to the Dutch 'zon' and German 'Sonne'. It can be traced back further to the Proto-Indo-European root suh₂wel- or sóh₂wl̥, which meant 'the sun'. This ancient root is the source for many words for the sun across Indo-European languages, including Latin 'sol' and Greek 'hēlios'. The word's journey reflects the fundamental and unchanging nature of its referent, the celestial body central to human life and timekeeping.
Analysis
The word 'sun' is a simplex word of Germanic origin. It functions as a free morpheme, a complete word in itself.
Examples
The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.
We sat in the garden, enjoying the warm afternoon sun.
Too much exposure to the sun can damage your skin.