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In some senses, horizon is marked as figuratively, US. Watch for register when choosing this word.
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.
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.