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  4. sunshine

sunshine

/ˈsʌnʃaɪn/
sunlight

The sunshine warmed her face as she sat in the garden.

The sunlight made her feel warm and comfortable.


general

The light and warmth from the sun.

We need sunshine to grow healthy plants.

Sunlight is necessary for plant growth.

Often used metaphorically to describe happiness or positivity.

Collocations

sunshine and raina mix of good and bad experiencessoak up the sunshineto enjoy being outside in the sun

Synonyms

sunlightsunbeamdaylight

Antonyms

shadowdarknessovercast

Related Phrases

follow the sunshinephrase
to pursue happiness or warmth

Pro Tip

Metaphorical Use

Sunshine can describe happiness or positive energy, not just literal sunlight.

Gold Rule

Literal vs. Figurative

Use 'sunshine' for both literal sunlight and metaphorical happiness.

Word Origin

From Middle English 'sunshine,' from 'sun' + 'shine' (from Old English 'scīnan').

Usage Notes

Can be used literally to describe sunlight or figuratively to describe happiness or positivity.

Word Breakdown

sun
the star that provides light and warmth
root
+
shine
to emit light
root
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