noun
1 line where earth and sky meet
ADJECTIVE
▪ northern , southern , etc.
▪ distant , far
▪
The sea stretched away to the distant ~.
VERB + HORIZON
▪ scan
▪
The captain scanned the ~ for any sign of other vessels.
PREPOSITION
▪ above the ~
▪
I watched the pale sun climb over the ~.
▪ below the ~
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The sun was sinking rapidly below the western ~.
▪ beyond the ~
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Land was still out of sight beyond the ~.
▪ on the ~
▪
A cloud of dust on the ~ announced the arrival of the cavalry.
▪ over the ~
▪
The moon was rising over the ~.
2 horizons limits to knowledge/experience
ADJECTIVE
▪ limited , narrow
▪ new
▪ cultural , intellectual , musical , political
▪
Her trips to Asia have broadened her cultural ~s.
VERB + HORIZONS
▪ broaden , expand , open up , widen
▪
It is hoped that the course will open up new ~s for students.
▪ limit , narrow
▪
Their ~s were limited to events within the town community.
HORIZONS + VERB
▪ stretch
▪
His ~s didn't stretch beyond his next game.
PREPOSITION
▪ beyond your ~
▪
They had become aware of possibilities beyond their own limited ~s.