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Sunlight

/ˈsʌn.laɪt/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #800 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    Light directly from the sun.

    "The morning sunlight streamed through the bedroom window."
  2. 2

    The radiant energy emitted by the sun.

    "Plants convert sunlight into chemical energy through photosynthesis."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'sunlight' is derived from the Old English 'sunne' meaning 'sun' and 'leoht' meaning 'light'. The term has evolved over centuries to specifically denote the light emitted by the sun, which is essential for life on Earth.

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