Collocations for horizon - noun
1. line where earth and sky meet
ADJECTIVE
northern,
southern,
etc.
distant, far
The sea stretched away to the distant horizon.
distant, far
The sea stretched away to the distant horizon.
PREPOSITION
above the horizon
I watched the pale sun climb over the horizon.
I watched the pale sun climb over the horizon.
below the horizon
The sun was sinking rapidly below the western horizon.
The sun was sinking rapidly below the western horizon.
beyond the horizon
Land was still out of sight beyond the horizon.
Land was still out of sight beyond the horizon.
on the horizon
A cloud of dust on the horizon announced the arrival of the cavalry.
A cloud of dust on the horizon announced the arrival of the cavalry.
over the horizon
The moon was rising over the horizon.
The moon was rising over the horizon.
2. (horizons) limits to knowledge/experience
ADJECTIVE
limited,
narrow
new
cultural, intellectual, musical, political
Her trips to Asia have broadened her cultural horizons.
new
cultural, intellectual, musical, political
Her trips to Asia have broadened her cultural horizons.
VERB + HORIZONS
broaden,
expand,
open up,
widen
It is hoped that the course will open up new horizons for students.
It is hoped that the course will open up new horizons for students.
limit,
narrow
Their horizons were limited to events within the town community.
Their horizons were limited to events within the town community.
PREPOSITION
beyond your horizon
They had become aware of possibilities beyond their own limited horizons.
They had become aware of possibilities beyond their own limited horizons.