The difference between Sunlight and Sunshine
When used as nouns, sunlight means all the electromagnetic radiation given off by the sun, especially that in the visible spectrum that bathes the earth, whereas sunshine means the direct rays, light or warmth of the sun.
Sunlight is also verb with the meaning: to work on the side (at a secondary job) during the daytime.
Sunshine is also adjective with the meaning: open to and permitting public access, especially with regard to activities that were previously closed-door or back-room meetings.
check bellow for the other definitions of Sunlight and Sunshine
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Sunlight as a noun:
All the electromagnetic radiation given off by the Sun, especially that in the visible spectrum that bathes the Earth.
Examples:
"'Sunlight on the skin gives you vitamin D."
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Sunlight as a noun (figuratively):
Brightness, hope; a positive outlook.
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Sunlight as a noun:
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Sunlight as a verb:
To work on the side (at a secondary job) during the daytime.
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Sunshine as a noun:
The direct rays, light or warmth of the sun.
Examples:
"We were warmed by the bright sunshine."
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Sunshine as a noun:
A location on which the sun's rays fall.
Examples:
"We moved out of the shade and into the sunshine."
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Sunshine as a noun:
Geniality or cheerfulness.
Examples:
"I enjoyed the sunshine of her smile."
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Sunshine as a noun:
A source of cheerfulness or joy.
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Sunshine as a noun:
The effect which the sun has when it lights and warms some place.
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Sunshine as a noun (UK):
Examples:
"Alright sunshine, safe to cross now."
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Sunshine as a noun (UK):
Examples:
"OK, sunshine, listen up and listen good. There's five vandalised telephone boxes out there and I know you're responsible."
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Sunshine as a noun (humorous):
Used to address someone who has just woken up and/or is very sleepy.
Examples:
"Good morning, sunshine!"
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Sunshine as an adjective (chiefly, _, US):
Open to and permitting public access, especially with regard to activities that were previously closed-door or back-room meetings.
Examples:
"Because of the sunshine law, we could go to the planning meeting."