Pronunciation

/səˈraɪzn/

Definitions

• Noun: 1 The period of time when the sun rises above the horizon, marking the beginning of the day. 2 A beautiful and spectacular display of colors in the sky at dawn. 3 (figurative) The start or the beginning of something, often symbolizing hope or a new chapter.

• Verb: To observe or experience the sunrise; to witness the start of the day’s light.

Phrases

• “Watch the sunrise” means to enjoy the spectacle of the sun rising.
• “The first light of the sunrise” describes the initial glow of dawn.
• “To greet the sunrise” symbolically signifies a fresh start or positive outlook.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “She loved to wake up early to watch the sunrise over the ocean.”
• Verb: “After a long night, he stumbled out to catch the sunrise.”
• Phrasal Usage: “Starting her day with a morning jog by the beach, she was grateful to be able to greet the sunrise each day.”

Synonyms

• Dawn
• Dawn break
• Sunrise glow -曙光
• Sunrise spectacle

Antonyms

• Sunset
• Twilight
• Dusk
• Midnight (the opposite of sunrise, which marks the start of the day)