Word Type

Noun

Verb

Adjective

The word "sunrise" can be used as noun, verb and adjective.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

sunset

Typical Location

sea

Capable Of

begin day provide comfort

Coordinate Terms

moonrise twilight

Defined As

opposite of sunset

Derived Terms

Northern Sunrise County Sunrise Manor instant sunrise sunrise clause sunrise industry sunrise period sunrise problem sunrise provision sunrise service tequila sunrise

Derived From

rise sun

Distinct From

sunset

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

atmospheric phenomenon hour periodic event recurrent event time of day

Instance Of

subsidiary

Type Of (IsA)

atmospheric phenomenon company localized event periodic event time of day

Related Terms

moonrise moonset rise and shine

Related Terms

appears change color dawn day eastern horizon moonrise moonset sky sun sunset time

Similar Terms

new new

Synonym Network

crack of dawn dawn light sparrow fart sunup

Data sourced from Wiktionary, WordNet, CMU, and other open linguistic databases. Updated March 2026.