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horizon

[həˈraɪzn]

horizon Definition

  • 1the line at which the earth's surface and the sky appear to meet
  • 2the limit of a person's mental perception, experience, or interest

Using horizon: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "horizon" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The sun was just below the horizon.

  • Example

    The ship disappeared over the horizon.

  • Example

    The company is looking to expand its horizons.

  • Example

    She has a broad horizon in terms of her interests.

horizon Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for horizon

Idioms Using horizon

  • likely to happen soon

    Example

    There are some big changes on the horizon for our company.

  • beyond the horizon

    in an area or direction that cannot be seen or known

    Example

    There are many opportunities beyond the horizon that we have yet to explore.

  • to strive for something that seems difficult or impossible to achieve

    Example

    Despite the challenges, she continued to reach for the horizon and pursue her dreams.

Phrases with horizon

  • beyond the horizon

    in an area or direction that cannot be seen or known

    Example

    There are many opportunities beyond the horizon that we have yet to explore.

  • likely to happen soon

    Example

    There are some big changes on the horizon for our company.

  • expand one's horizons

    to broaden one's knowledge, experience, or interests

    Example

    Traveling to different countries can really help you expand your horizons.

Origins of horizon

from Old French 'orizon', from Latin 'horizon', from Greek 'horizōn kyklos', meaning 'limiting circle'

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Summary: horizon in Brief

The term 'horizon' [həˈraɪzn] refers to the line where the earth's surface and the sky appear to meet. It also denotes the limit of a person's mental perception, experience, or interest. Examples include 'The sun was just below the horizon,' and 'The company is looking to expand its horizons.' Phrases like 'beyond the horizon' and idioms like 'reach for the horizon' extend the concept of horizon to the unknown and the aspirational.

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