What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
sun
Example
The sun is the closest star to Earth. [sun: noun]
Example
I love spending time outside in the sun. [sun: noun]
Example
It's a beautiful day outside, the sun is shining bright. [sun: noun]
sol
Example
The sol is the closest star to Earth. [sol: noun]
Example
The solar panels are designed to capture and convert sol radiation into energy. [sol: noun]
Example
The song starts with the notes do, re, mi, fa, sol. [sol: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Sun is much more common than sol in everyday language and is used in a variety of contexts, while sol is mainly used in scientific or technical contexts.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between sun and sol?
Sol is more formal than sun due to its technical and scientific usage, while sun is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
