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November 19, 2020 Word of the Day

horizon /həˈraɪzn̩/ noun
horizon
/həˈraɪzn̩/
noun

plural horizons

Reading broadens children’s horizons.
Reading broadens children’s horizons.
Definition of HORIZON

1 the horizon : the line where the earth or sea seems to meet the sky

  • We sailed toward the horizon.

  • The sun rose slowly over/above the eastern horizon.

2 a [count] : the limit or range of a person's knowledge, understanding, or experience

  • Reading broadens/expands our horizons.

2 b [count] : the limit of what is possible in a particular field or activity

  • These discoveries have opened up new horizons in the field of cancer research.

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