A1 noun Neutral #4,087 most common

sunrise

/ˈsʌn.raɪz/

Sunrise is the time in the morning when the sun first appears in the sky. It marks the beginning of daylight and the end of the night.

Examples

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1

I woke up early to watch the sunrise.

I woke up early to watch the sunrise.

2

The park opens daily at sunrise.

The park opens daily at sunrise.

3

Wanna go see the sunrise tomorrow morning?

Wanna go see the sunrise tomorrow morning?

Word Family

Noun
sunrise
Related
sun
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Memory Tip

Think of the sun 'rising' like an elevator going UP in the morning.

Quick Quiz

The sky turned orange and pink during the ______.

Correct!

The correct answer is: sunrise

Examples

1

I woke up early to watch the sunrise.

everyday

I woke up early to watch the sunrise.

2

The park opens daily at sunrise.

formal

The park opens daily at sunrise.

3

Wanna go see the sunrise tomorrow morning?

informal

Wanna go see the sunrise tomorrow morning?

4

Researchers recorded the temperature exactly at sunrise.

academic

Researchers recorded the temperature exactly at sunrise.

5

The delivery is scheduled for two hours after sunrise.

business

The delivery is scheduled for two hours after sunrise.

Word Family

Noun
sunrise
Related
sun

Common Collocations

beautiful sunrise beautiful sunrise
at sunrise at sunrise
before sunrise before sunrise
watch the sunrise watch the sunrise
spectacular sunrise spectacular sunrise

Common Phrases

from sunrise to sunset

all day long

catch the sunrise

to wake up early enough to see the sun rise

before sunrise

in the very early morning before the sun appears

Often Confused With

sunrise vs sunset

Sunrise is when the sun appears in the morning, while sunset is when it disappears at night.

sunrise vs sunshine

Sunrise is a specific time of day; sunshine is the light that comes from the sun.

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Usage Notes

Use the preposition 'at' when referring to the specific time (e.g., 'at sunrise'). It is a countable noun, but the plural 'sunrises' is mostly used when comparing different days.

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Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes use 'sun up' instead of 'sunrise' in formal writing. Also, ensure you do not confuse it with 'sunset' which happens in the evening.

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Memory Tip

Think of the sun 'rising' like an elevator going UP in the morning.

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Word Origin

From Middle English, combining 'sun' (the star) and 'rise' (to move upward).

Grammar Patterns

countable noun usually takes the preposition 'at' often used as a singular noun with 'the'
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Cultural Context

In many cultures, watching the sunrise is a peaceful activity associated with meditation or the start of a productive day.

Quick Quiz

The sky turned orange and pink during the ______.

Correct!

The correct answer is: sunrise

More Weather words

weather

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Weather describes the state of the atmosphere at a specific place and time, including temperature, rain, and wind. It refers to short-term conditions rather than long-term patterns.

snowy

A1

Describes a place or time that is covered with snow or has a lot of snow falling. It is often used to talk about winter weather and the white appearance of the ground.

clear

A1

A state or period of cloudless weather where the sun or stars are clearly visible. It refers to a sky that is free from clouds, fog, or smoke.

warm

A1

Warm describes a temperature that is comfortably high, sitting between cool and hot. It is often used to describe pleasant weather, clothing that keeps heat in, or a friendly and kind personality.

dry

A1

Dry describes something that is free from moisture or liquid and not wet. In terms of weather, it refers to a climate or a day where there is little to no rain.

extreme

A1

The highest or lowest level of something, such as very hot or very cold weather. It is a point that is very far from the middle or what is usual.

hail

A1

Hail is a type of weather where small, hard balls of ice fall from the sky like rain. These ice balls are called hailstones and usually fall during a storm.

thunder

A1

Thunder is the loud, crashing sound that follows a flash of lightning during a storm. It happens because lightning heats the air very quickly, causing it to expand and create a sound wave.

mist

A1

A thin cloud of very small water droplets in the air that makes it difficult to see clearly. It is similar to fog but not as thick and often appears near the ground or water in the morning.

dew

A1

Dew is the small drops of water that form on grass, leaves, and other surfaces outdoors during the night. It occurs when the air becomes cold enough for water vapor to turn into liquid droplets.

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