noun

horizon

horizon

The sun set below the horizon.

The sun set below the horizon.

This new job will broaden my horizons.

This new job will broaden my horizons.

on the horizon at the line where the earth and sky appear to meet A ship appeared on the horizon.

broaden one's horizons to expand one's range of interests or knowledge Traveling can broaden your horizons.

Synonyms: skyline, limit, scope

From Greek 'horizōn', meaning 'bounding' or 'limiting'.

The word 'horizon' contains 'horiz-', just like 'horizontal'. The horizon is a horizontal line.

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