In the sunshine vs Under the sunshine

Both "in the sunshine" and "under the sunshine" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "In the sunshine" is commonly used to describe being exposed to the sun's rays. "Under the sunshine" is not a common phrase, but it could imply being sheltered from the sun or being in a specific position relative to the sun.

Explained by Jennifer
Editor at TextRanch

Last updated: October 30, 2024 • 3048 views

In the sunshine

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to describe being exposed to the sun's rays.

This phrase is used to describe being outside and enjoying the sunlight or warmth of the sun.

Examples:

I love to sit in the sunshine and read a book.
The flowers bloomed beautifully in the sunshine.
Let's have a picnic in the sunshine.
The children played happily in the sunshine.
She closed her eyes and basked in the sunshine.

Show examples from the web [+]

Well, you can always take long walks in the sunshine.
At last this country can finally bask in the sunshine of a true democracia.
Unless you're Jerry Patch, and you live for your Sunday brunch in the sunshine.
Up there I create action in the sunshine.
Look at it, gleaming in the sunshine.
First of all, I'm going to remember you walking along the quays of Italy in the sunshine with a trail of signori behind you shouting "bella, bella, bella."
Big Clyde going to catch him some rays, some love in the sunshine.
It's good to get out in the sunshine and the fresh air.
Evil is done under the cover of darkness, good works are done in the sunshine.
Of course if she's got eyes that are bluer than cornflowers and hair the color of wheat in the sunshine he counts himself real fortunate.
It's still there 'cause I planted it and it's amazing in the sunshine.
I figure... spending some time together, sitting in the sunshine, listening to some piano can't do them any harm.
Chuck could feel her truth stepping out of the shadows, warming its toes in the sunshine, and the man from the sewer could sense it.
And soon you'll be walking around in the sunshine
Put them in those wheelchairs, wheel them up there, and if anyone sees us, we're just a bunch of young offenders taking a couple of specials for a walk in the sunshine.
I mean, she wants to be private, can't it be out in the sunshine or under a tree somewhere?
But if I am a dark-haired, brown-eyed, dark-skinned southern European, I could spend six or seven hours in the sunshine to no effect at all.
- I would tell her to quit her job. I would tell her to grow her hair, I would tell her to move somewhere where she's outside in the sunshine,
Everything feels so different in the sunshine.
Dozing in the sunshine, blessed by a breeze.

Alternatives:

under the sun
basking in the sun
soaking up the sun
enjoying the sunlight
basking in the sunshine

Under the sunshine

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English. It could imply being sheltered from the sun or being in a specific position relative to the sun.

This phrase could be used to describe being in a shaded area while still aware of the presence of the sun, or to indicate a specific location relative to the sun.

Alternatives:

in the shade
sheltered from the sun
protected from the sun
out of the direct sunlight
in a sunny spot

What Our Customers Are Saying

Our customers love us! We have an average rating of 4.79 stars based on 283,125 votes.
Also check out our 2,100+ reviews on TrustPilot (4.9).

"Thank you!"
Sachi Nakama July 2024
"I have literally been through chat, PI, claude, bard and bing and I got conflicting answers! Thank you! Human intelligence reigns!"
Retha July 2024
"Faster than AI"
CYNTHIA December 2023
"This was very helpful and I personally think this site is the best."
Kaden October 2023
"It was extremely thorough and very helpful!"
imperialelisa October 2023
"7 years without any disappointment. Always 100% satisfied. You guys are the best in the world at what you do. Thank you so much :)"
Zubair Alam October 2023
"In a world of text messages and online communication, this is great to have as a live tool. Thank you."
Selena October 2023
"Without textranch I would be stuck!"
宏祐 October 2023
"Accuracy and fast response. Personal comments from editor. Thank you."
Clh September 2023
"I wasn't aware of this service, it's fascinating and more reliable than standard IA tools available on the internet"
Arturo September 2023
"The fact that you can get reliable fast feedback on your texts."
Vinicius Antonio August 2023
"you guys are better than grammarly i'm being honest here"
ordinary July 2023
"OMG! This is really good than any other text correction tools I've used so far. Highly recommend this."
Vehan July 2023
"Very fast and accurate. thank you."
mojtaba July 2023
"I love this app because it's help to writing skills all of students ♥️"
Tarisini July 2023
"This was exactly the mistake I was looking for, the wording dind´t sound right at first. Better than grammarly!"
Ente July 2023
"The immediate help that I received was reassuring and very satisfactory. Thanks."
priiiyanshuu July 2023
"this helps A LOT for my studies."
kathnunez02 June 2023
"Woow!! I would never have expected such precision! Thank you soooo much!!"
Berta June 2023
"Real Time Editor and not AI. Many Thanks."
Priya June 2023
"The very first thing excites me about Textranch is how much your editors care."
sepideh June 2023
"The fact that texts are checked by human editors rather than by AI, etc. I appreciate this!"
Анна June 2023
"Feel welcome, immediate response, high quality feedback"
martin.roy June 2023
"This is the best app that I have ever seen"
Burulai May 2023

In the sunshine vs Under the sunshine

In the sunshine

Under the sunshine

Related Comparisons

What Our Customers Are Saying