Sunup
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsʌnʌp/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Sunup is a noun meaning (US) The time of day when the sun appears above the eastern horizon.
Meaning
(US) The time of day when the sun appears above the eastern horizon.
More Meanings
- (US) The change in color of the sky at sunup.
Example Sentences
“Shagbark, that was risky on your part; even where it lies it is much closer than I like, for we shall all have to see it in the morning.” “No, you won’t; it’ll be gone afore sunup.”
Word Forms
- sunups
Synonyms for sunup
Depending on context, synonyms include sunrise, daybreak, dawn, break, cockcrow, daylight.
Antonyms for sunup
Common opposites include sundown, sunset.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sunrise, cockcrow, dayspring, dawning, dawn, daybreak.
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