Son vs Sun: What's the Difference?
What's the Difference?
Son" means a male child, while "sun" means the sun.
Memory Tip: son = last child, sun = shines bright
son ends with /n/, sun ends with /n/
son /sʌn/
nounA son is a male child.
Example:
My son plays with his toys every day.
Common patterns:
only son
eldest son
son and heir
sun /sʌn/
nounThe sun is a big, hot star in the sky.
Example:
The sun shines in the sky.
Common patterns:
bright sun
sun rays
morning sun
Common Mistakes
The son rises in the east and sets in the west.
The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.
The word 'sun' refers to the star at the center of our solar system, which appears to rise and set.
He is the only sun in the family and is very loved.
He is the only son in the family and is very loved.
The word 'son' refers to a male child, which fits the context of family relationships.
Quick Practice
0/2 correct1. My ____ plays with his toys every day.
2. The ____ shines in the sky.
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