sunrise

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Synonyms 1.3.2 Derived terms 1.3.3 Related terms 1.3.4 Translations 1.4 Adjective 1.4.1 Translations 1.5 See also 1.6 Anagrams

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[edit] Etymology

Compound of sun + rise

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[edit] Noun

sunrise (plural sunrises)

1. The time of day when the sun appears above the eastern horizon.

   I'll meet you at the docks at sunrise.

2. The change in color of the sky at sunrise.

   Did you see the beautiful sunrise this morning?

3. (figuratively) Any great awakening.

   It was the sunrise of her spirit.

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• sunup (1)
• crack of dawn
• dawn

[edit] Derived terms

• tequila sunrise

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• sparrow-fart

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sunrise

1. Pertaining to an unusually early time of day.

   The sunrise-service will be at 6:30AM.

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[edit] See also

• sunset
• moonset
• moonrise

[edit] Anagrams

• insures