horizon
[noun]
Synonyms: skyline, vista

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

ho‧ri‧zon /həˈraɪzən/ noun
[Date: 1300-1400; Language: Late Latin; Origin: Greek, from horizein 'to limit']

1. the horizon the line far away where the land or sea seems to meet the sky
on the horizon
We could see a ship on the horizon.
► Do not say ‘in the horizon’. Say on the horizon.

2. horizons [plural] the limit of your ideas, knowledge, and experience
broaden/expand sb’s horizons
a course of study that will broaden your horizons

3. on the horizon to seem likely to happen in the future:
Business is good now, but there are a few problems on the horizon.

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

horizon
noun
I. line where earth and sky meet
ADJ. northern, southern, etc. | distant, far The sea stretched away to the distant horizon.
VERB + HORIZON scan The captain scanned the horizon for any sign of other vessels.
PREP. above the ~ I watched the pale sun climb over the horizon.
below the ~ The sun was sinking rapidly below the western horizon.
beyond the ~ Land was still out of sight beyond the horizon.
on the ~ A cloud of dust on the horizon announced the arrival of the cavalry.
over the ~ The moon was rising over the horizon.

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲

horizon
II. horizons: limits to knowledge/experience
ADJ. limited, narrow | new | cultural, intellectual, musical My first trip to the theatre broadened my cultural horizons.
VERB + HORIZON broaden, expand, open up, widen It is hoped that the course will open up new horizons for students.
limit, narrow, restrict Their horizons were limited to events within the village community.
HORIZON + VERB stretch His horizons didn't stretch beyond his next night out.
PREP. beyond your ~ They had become aware of possibilities beyond their own limited horizons.

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲

horizon
noun
1.
BAD: The tiny light looked like a star in the horizon.
GOOD: The tiny light looked like a star on the horizon.

Usage Note:
on the horizon (NOT in ): 'The sun was setting on the horizon.'

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2.
BAD: Further education enables you to broaden your horizon.
GOOD: Further education enables you to broaden your horizons.

Usage Note:
your horizons (WITH - s ) = the range of things that you are involved or interested in: 'As a politician, his horizons extend no further than the next election.'

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Common Errors ▲