On the horizon: meaning, definitions and examples

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on the horizon

[ ɒn ðə həˈraɪz(ə)n ]

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weather

Something that is on the horizon is likely to happen or have an effect in the future.

Synonyms

approaching, forthcoming, impending

Examples of usage

It looks like storm clouds are on the horizon.
There are signs of economic recovery on the horizon.

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scenery

The line where the sky seems to meet the land or sea.

Synonyms

outlook, skyline, vista

Examples of usage

The sun was setting on the horizon.
A ship appeared on the horizon.

Translations

Translations of the word "on the horizon" in other languages:

🇵🇹 no horizonte

🇮🇳 क्षितिज पर

🇩🇪 am Horizont

🇮🇩 di cakrawala

🇺🇦 на горизонті

🇵🇱 na horyzoncie

🇯🇵 地平線に

🇫🇷 à l'horizon

🇪🇸 en el horizonte

🇹🇷 ufukta

🇰🇷 지평선에

🇸🇦 في الأفق

🇨🇿 na obzoru

🇸🇰 na horizonte

🇨🇳 在地平线上

🇸🇮 na obzorju

🇮🇸 á sjóndeildarhringnum

🇰🇿 көкжиекте

🇬🇪 ჰორიზონტზე

🇦🇿 üfüqdə

🇲🇽 en el horizonte

Word origin

The phrase 'on the horizon' originated from the nautical term 'the visible line that separates the earth from the sky'. Over time, it has evolved to represent something that is about to occur or the line where the sky meets the land or sea in the distance.