sunup
11 synonyms for sunup, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Sunrise; the time the sun comes up.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
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How to use sunup
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
from sunup to sundown
More common in American English, especially in rural or old-fashioned speech.
Etymology
A simple compound of sun + up, describing the sun coming up.
Full origin of sunup →Frequently asked questions
What does “sunup” mean?
The word “sunup” means sunrise; the time the sun comes up. In plain terms, another word for sunrise, often paired with "sundown" to mean "all day".
How do you pronounce “sunup”?
“Sunup” is pronounced SUH-nuhp (/ˈsʌnʌp/ in IPA).
How do you use “sunup” in a sentence?
Here is “sunup” used in a sentence: “The farmers were out in the fields from sunup to sundown.”
What part of speech is “sunup”?
“Sunup” is a noun.
