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Sunrise vs Sunwise - What's the difference?

sunrise | sunwise |

As a noun sunrise

is the time of day when the sun appears above the eastern horizon.

As an adjective sunrise

is pertaining to an unusually early time of day.

As an adverb sunwise is

clockwise.

sunrise

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (figuratively) The time of day when the sun (l) above the eastern horizon.
    • I'll meet you at the docks at sunrise .
  • The change in color of the sky at (l).
    • Did you see the beautiful sunrise this morning?
  • (figuratively) Any great awakening.
    • It was the sunrise of her spirit.

    Synonyms

    * sunup (1) * crack of dawn * dawn * sparrow-fart

    Derived terms

    * sunrise period * tequila sunrise

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Pertaining to an unusually early time of day.

    • See also

    * sunset * moonset * moonrise

    Anagrams

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    sunwise

    English

    Adverb

    (-)
  • (nonstandard) Clockwise.

    • Usage notes

    Generally used with regard to rituals and spirituality.

    Antonyms

    * moonwise, widdershins