φως — meaning in English

English meaning

• daylight noun The natural light present during the day, mostly coming from the sun.
• light noun Brightness that lets people see, from the sun, a lamp, or fire.

Senses

φως is used for these senses in English:

• daylight The light from the Sun, as opposed to that from any other source.

daylight — full definition

1. noun The natural light present during the day, mostly coming from the sun.
2. noun The period of time between sunrise and sunset.
3. noun Open exposure to public attention or scrutiny.

light — full definition

1. noun Brightness that lets people see, from the sun, a lamp, or fire.
2. noun A source of illumination, such as a lamp or bulb.
3. verb To set something burning.
4. verb To illuminate; to provide light for.
5. adj Not heavy; weighing little.

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