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The sun is distant and has a distinct direction associated with it; it is above us, and we are below it. So it "sounds natural" to say "under the sun." However, if "the sun" is being equated conceptually to "sunlight," it will then sound just as natural to say "in the sun" because there is no directionality being referenced.
Answer. In most contexts, when you are referring to being outdoors in the sunshine, it's better to use " in the sun," as in these examples: The kids were in the sun all day, and they got sunburned. If you sit in the sun, you'll be warmer. I put the plants in the sun to help them grow.
25 de mar. de 2013 · Yes, good catch. There is a difference. "Under the sun" means "in the world, in creation", as in the verse from Ecclesiastes in the Bible "There is nothing new under the sun." "In the sun" means "in the sunshine, while the sun is shining", as in "I'm going to go sit in the sun and get warm."
15 de jun. de 2020 · Besides literal meaning, “in the sun” will really mean “in the sunlight” and “under the sun” usually just depicts daytime. For example, “Her eyes sparkled in the sun” or “He wants to sit in the sun”. The other way would be, “They danced under the sun” or “we had a picnic under the sun”. See a translation. 2 likes. Was this answer helpful? Hmm...
9 de jul. de 2010 · ‘In the sun’ suggests that you are outside in the open air and the sun is shining. I think ‘under the sun’ is used more often in a figurative sense as in: Despite all the latest knowledge and scientific improvements people still say there is nothing new under the sun (in this world).
under the sun. idiom. Add to word list. Add to word list. in existence; on earth: I’ve tried everything under the sun to fix this lock, but I just can’t get it to work. (Definition of under the sun from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
10 things. The Sun is about 100 times wider than Earth and about 10 times wider than Jupiter, the biggest planet. The Sun is the only star in our solar system. It is the center of our solar system, and its gravity holds the solar system together.
