horizon

/həˈɹaɪ.zən/
noun 5

Collocations

15
1

(noun.) line where earth and sky meet

ADJ

northern, southern, etc.

distant, far

On a clear day, you can see the mountains along the far horizon from our village.

VERB + HORIZON

scan

She stood on the beach and scanned the horizon, hoping to spot dolphins in the distance.

PREP

above the ~

A flock of birds flew above the horizon as the day ended.

below the ~

The small island disappeared below the horizon as our boat sailed further out to sea.

beyond the ~

We could see mountains rising in the distance beyond the horizon.

on the ~

I noticed a small plane appearing on the horizon as we sat on the beach.

over the ~

Dark clouds were gathering over the horizon as the storm approached the coast.

2

(noun.) horizons: limits to knowledge/experience

ADJ

limited, narrow | new

cultural, intellectual, musical

Learning a new language expanded my intellectual horizons in ways I never expected.

VERB + HORIZON

broaden, expand, open up, widen

Traveling to different countries really broadened my horizons and changed how I see the world.

limit, narrow, restrict

Without education, many people's horizons become narrowed to just their immediate surroundings.

HORIZON + VERB

stretch

Their intellectual horizons stretched wider after studying abroad for a year.

PREP

beyond your ~

New opportunities in technology are opening up possibilities beyond my horizon.

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