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noun 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. 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.
Oxford Collocations Dictionary