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Lamplight vs Sunlight - What's the difference?

lamplight | sunlight |

As nouns the difference between lamplight and sunlight

is that lamplight is the light emitted by a lamp while sunlight is all the electromagnetic radiation given off by the sun, especially that in the visible spectrum that bathes the earth.

lamplight

English

Noun

  • The light emitted by a lamp.
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    sunlight

    Noun

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  • All the electromagnetic radiation given off by the Sun, especially that in the visible spectrum that bathes the Earth.
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  • (figuratively, figuratively) Brightness, hope; a positive outlook.
  • Synonyms

    * (light from the sun) sunshine

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