The sun rose early, casting its golden rays across the farm.

Meaning: The sun appeared in the sky early in the morning, spreading its bright light across the farm.

Choice of Words: Sun is the star at the center of our solar system that provides light and heat. Rose means to move upwards or to come into view. Early means at an hour or time before the usual or expected time. Casting means to throw or send something.

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The sun peeked over the horizon, spreading its warm glow across the fields.

Meaning: This sentence also describes the sunrise, but it focuses on the way the sun's rays spread across the land.

Choice of Words: The word "peeked" means to look or appear from behind something. In this case, the sun is peeking over the horizon, which is the line where the sky meets the land or sea. The word "spread" means to cover or distribute something over an area. In this case, the sun is spreading its warm glow across the fields. The word "glow" refers to a soft, warm light.

As dawn broke, the sky lit up with the first rays of sunlight.

Meaning: This sentence describes the moment just before sunrise, when the sky begins to brighten with the first rays of sunlight.

Choice of Words: The word "dawn" refers to the first light of day, just before the sun rises. The word "broke" means to begin or appear suddenly. In this case, the dawn is breaking, which means that the first light of day is appearing. The word "lit" means to make something bright with light. In this case, the sky is lit up with the first rays of sunlight.

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