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Stars that give light and heat to planets.

Examples

  • The cat likes to sun on the windowsill whenever the sun shines.
  • Science fiction often imagines travelers visiting many alien suns.
  • After a cold morning, he suns for a few minutes before heading out.
  • After a busy week, the suns feels like a gentle pause before the next cycle.
  • The calendar marks the suns with a bright red circle.

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heavenly lights
Sundays
week's start
enjoys sunlight
sols
tans
Lord's Day
lies in the sun
stellar bodies
astral objects

Meanings

Stars

noun
astronomy
neutral
Celestial bodies that emit light and heat, like our Sun, when spoken of in the plural.

Examples

  • The suns of distant galaxies twinkle in the night sky.
  • Astronomers study the life cycles of suns to understand stellar evolution.
  • During the eclipse, the suns were briefly hidden behind the moon.
  • Science fiction often imagines travelers visiting many alien suns.
  • The telescope captured the bright flare of a nearby suns.
  • Children learn that our suns give Earth light and heat.

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Expose to sunlight

verb
everyday
neutral
To sit or lie in the sun so as to become warm.

Examples

  • She suns herself on the balcony to feel the warm rays.
  • After a cold morning, he suns for a few minutes before heading out.
  • The cat likes to sun on the windowsill whenever the sun shines.
  • Tourists often sun on the beach to get a light tan.
  • During winter, people sun in the park to soak up extra vitamin D.
  • Kids sun on the grass after school, enjoying the gentle heat.

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First day of the week

noun
religion
neutral
The day considered the start of the week and a day of worship in Christian tradition.

Examples

  • Families gather for worship on the suns.
  • The market is closed on the suns, giving everyone a day of rest.
  • Children look forward to the suns because of the special church service.
  • Many people bake fresh bread on the suns as a tradition.
  • The calendar marks the suns with a bright red circle.
  • After a busy week, the suns feels like a gentle pause before the next cycle.

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Etymology

FAQ

What does suns mean?

As a noun, suns are stars that give light and heat to planets, used when talking about more than one star.

How is suns used as a verb?

It means to sit or lie in the sun so as to become warm, for example, "She suns herself on the beach."

What is the singular form of suns?

The singular is sun.

What is the past tense of the verb suns?

The past form is sunned.

What does suns refer to in a religious context?

It refers to the first day of the week, a day of worship in Christian tradition.

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