horizon Synonyms
horizon Meaning
horizon (n)
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
the range of interest or activity that can be anticipated
a specific layer or stratum of soil or subsoil in a vertical cross section of land
the great circle on the celestial sphere whose plane passes through the sensible horizon and the center of the Earth
horizon (n.)
The circle which bounds that part of the earth's surface visible to a spectator from a given point; the apparent junction of the earth and sky.
A plane passing through the eye of the spectator and at right angles to the vertical at a given place; a plane tangent to the earth's surface at that place; called distinctively the sensible horizon.
A plane parallel to the sensible horizon of a place, and passing through the earth's center; -- called also rational / celestial horizon.
The unbroken line separating sky and water, as seen by an eye at a given elevation, no land being visible.
The epoch or time during which a deposit was made.
The chief horizontal line in a picture of any sort, which determines in the picture the height of the eye of the spectator; in an extended landscape, the representation of the natural horizon corresponds with this line.
horizon Sentence Examples
- The setting sun dipped below the horizon, casting a golden glow across the sky.
- Gazing out over the vast expanse, I couldn't help but feel a sense of awe at the endless horizon.
- The horizon shimmered like a mirage, teasing me with the promise of what lay beyond.
- As the plane ascended, the horizon seemed to stretch out before me like a vast panorama.
- The distant mountains faded into the horizon, their peaks barely visible above the low clouds.
- The lighthouse stood sentinel on the edge of the horizon, its beacon guiding ships to safety.
- The windswept trees swayed gently against the backdrop of the endless horizon.
- The horizon was ablaze with color as the sun burst forth from behind the clouds.
- The ship sailed towards the horizon, its sails billowing in the breeze.
- With every step I took, the horizon seemed to move further away, taunting me with its unattainability.
FAQs About the word horizon
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet, the range of interest or activity that can be anticipated, a specific layer or stratum of soil or subsoil in
sky,skyline,, high, welkin, blue, heaven(s), firmament,midair
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The setting sun dipped below the horizon, casting a golden glow across the sky.
Gazing out over the vast expanse, I couldn't help but feel a sense of awe at the endless horizon.
The horizon shimmered like a mirage, teasing me with the promise of what lay beyond.
As the plane ascended, the horizon seemed to stretch out before me like a vast panorama.
