Sun up Meaning in English
expression
ˈsən/ /ˈəp
SUHN-uhp
sˈʌn/ /ˈʌp
SUN-up
Definition
'Sun up' means the time when the sun rises in the morning; it marks the start of the daylight. It's another way to say 'sunrise.'
Usage & Nuances
'Sun up' is somewhat informal and more common in spoken English, especially in rural or poetic contexts. It is used to talk about early morning events ('at sun up'). Do not confuse with 'sunset' (opposite: when the sun goes down).
Spanish: amanecerPortuguese (BR): amanhecerPortuguese (PT): amanhecerChinese (Simplified): 日出Chinese (Traditional): 日出Hindi: सूर्योदयArabic: شروق الشمسBengali: সূর্যোদয়Russian: восход солнцаJapanese: 日の出Vietnamese: bình minhKorean: 해 뜰 때Turkish: güneşin doğuşuUrdu: سورج نکلناIndonesian: matahari terbit
Example Sentences
We got up at sun up to go fishing.
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The birds started singing at sun up.
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The farm workers arrive before sun up every day.
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Let’s leave at sun up so we can beat the traffic.
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He’s been working since sun up and still isn’t done.
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By sun up, the whole camp was already awake and moving around.
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