Rainbow appears in the opposite of sun.

Meaning: Rainbows are usually seen in the part of the sky that is opposite to the sun.

Choice of Words: The opposite of something is the other side or direction. The sun is the star that gives us light and heat. So, the opposite of the sun is the other side of the sky where the sun is not.

Alternative Expressions

Rainbow shows up in the direction opposite of the sun.

Meaning: This means that a rainbow will be in the sky in the direction that is away from the sun. It's like saying, The rainbow will be in the sky on the side that is not facing the sun.

Choice of Words: Shows up means to appear or become visible. Direction means the line or path that something moves or faces. Opposite means facing or moving in the other direction. Sun is the star at the center of our solar system that gives us light and heat. When you put them together, "Rainbow shows up in the direction opposite of the sun" means that a rainbow appears in the sky in the direction that is facing away from the sun.

A rainbow forms on the side of the sky that is not facing the sun.

Meaning: This means that a rainbow will be in the sky in the part that is not facing the sun. It's like saying, The rainbow will be in the sky on the side that is not looking at the sun.

Choice of Words: Forms means to come into being or to take shape. Side means a surface or area of something. Not facing means turned away from or looking in a different direction. Sun is the star at the center of our solar system that gives us light and heat. When you put them together, "A rainbow forms on the side of the sky that is not facing the sun" means that a rainbow appears in the sky in the area that is away from the sun.

Look for a rainbow in the sky on the side that is away from the sun.

Meaning: This means that you should try to find a rainbow in the sky in the part that is not facing the sun. It's like saying, Try to find a rainbow in the sky on the side that is not looking at the sun.

Choice of Words: Look for means to try to find or see something. Rainbow is a curved line of colors that appears in the sky when the sun shines through raindrops. Sky is the space above the earth and below the clouds. Side means a surface or area of something. Away from means at a distance from or not facing. Sun is the star at the center of our solar system that gives us light and heat. When you put them together, "Look for a rainbow in the sky on the side that is away from the sun" means to try to find a rainbow in the sky in the area that is not facing the sun.

Related Expressions