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Horizon

UK /["/həˈraɪzn/"]/US /["/həˈraɪzn/"]/

Definition

the furthest that you can see, where the sky seems to meet the land or the sea

In simple words: The line where the land or sea meets the sky.

Examples

  • The sun dipped below the horizon, painting the sky with hues of orange and pink.
  • Sailors rely on the horizon to navigate the vast open ocean during long voyages.
  • The city skyline stretched along the horizon, visible from miles away.
  • As technology advances, new horizons open up for scientific research and innovation.
  • Climbing the hill gave me a better view of the distant horizon, where the mountains met the sky.
  • In a metaphorical sense, 'horizon' refers to the limits or range of a person's knowledge or experience.
  • Expanding our horizons through travel and education helps us understand diverse cultures.

Usage notes

Use 'horizon' to describe the distant line that separates earth from sky, commonly in discussions about landscapes. It’s not used in everyday casual conversations but is more appropriate in literary or descriptive contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'horizon' as 'horizon'-tal line across your sight.

Collocations

  • northern
  • southern
  • etc.
  • scan
  • above the horizon
  • below the horizon
  • beyond the horizon
  • limited
  • narrow
  • new
  • broaden
  • expand
  • open up
  • stretch
  • beyond your horizon

Synonyms

  • skyline
  • viewline
  • boundary

Antonyms

  • zenith
  • apex
  • summit

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'horizonal', which is not a standard word.
  • Using it in a figurative sense without clear context, leading to vagueness.
  • Mixing up with 'horizontally', which describes direction, not the noun.