Under The Sun

A2 8+

Pronunciation: /ˈʌndər ðə sʌn/

Definitions of under the sun

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

Example Sentences

A1 There is nothing new under the sun.

A2 I have traveled to many countries under the sun.

B1 Exploring different cultures under the sun is a great experience.

B2 The scientist discovered a new species under the sun.

C1 Many mysteries remain unsolved under the sun.

C2 Artists find inspiration in the beauty under the sun.

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

Example Sentences

A1 There is nothing new under the sun.

A2 We searched every nook and cranny under the sun for the missing keys.

B1 She has traveled to many countries under the sun.

B2 They have tried every possible solution under the sun to fix the issue.

C1 Scientists have explored every corner of the universe under the sun in search of extraterrestrial life.

C2 The company has implemented every strategy under the sun to increase its market share.

article a word that is used to specify a noun as definite or indefinite

Example Sentences

A1 There are many animals under the sun.

A2 People enjoy picnics under the sun.

B1 It's important to protect your skin from the sun's harmful rays.

B2 Many cultures have different beliefs about the power of the sun.

C1 Scientists study the effects of climate change on the sun.

C2 Exploring the mysteries of the universe includes studying the sun.

Examples of under the sun in a Sentence

formal There is nothing new under the sun, as all knowledge has been discovered before.

informal I've tried every ice cream flavor under the sun, but I keep going back to vanilla.

slang I've seen every movie under the sun, but nothing beats the classics.

figurative She searched high and low for the perfect dress, looking at every store under the sun.

Grammatical Forms of under the sun

past tense

under the sunned

plural

under the suns

comparative

more under the sun

superlative

most under the sun

present tense

under the sun

future tense

will be under the sun

perfect tense

have been under the sun

continuous tense

is being under the sun

singular

under the sun

positive degree

as under the sun as possible

infinitive

to be under the sun

gerund

being under the sun

participle

under the sunning

Origin and Evolution of under the sun

First Known Use: 0300 year
Language of Origin: Hebrew
Story behind the word: The phrase 'under the sun' originated from ancient Hebrew literature, specifically the Book of Ecclesiastes in the Old Testament of the Bible.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in a poetic and philosophical context to convey the idea of everything that happens in the world or in life.