Pronunciation: /ˈæk.tʃuəl həˈraɪzən/
noun The word 'horizon' is a noun, which refers to the line at which the earth's surface and the sky appear to meet.
A1 The actual horizon is where the sky meets the land.
A2 From the top of the mountain, you can see the actual horizon in the distance.
B1 Sailing on the open sea, the sailors could only see the actual horizon in every direction.
B2 The actual horizon seemed endless as we sailed across the ocean.
C1 As the sun set, the colors of the sky blended beautifully with the actual horizon.
C2 The artist captured the beauty of the actual horizon in their painting with stunning accuracy.
adjective The word 'actual' is an adjective, which describes the horizon as being real or existing in fact, rather than being perceived or imagined.
A1 The actual horizon in the distance looked beautiful.
A2 From the top of the hill, we could see the actual horizon stretching out before us.
B1 The actual horizon at sea level is different from the one seen from a mountain top.
B2 The actual horizon seemed to blend seamlessly with the sky, creating a stunning view.
C1 The artist captured the colors of the actual horizon perfectly in their painting.
C2 As the sun set, the actual horizon seemed to glow with an otherworldly light.
formal The ship disappeared beyond the actual horizon.
informal I can't see the boat anymore, it's gone over the actual horizon.
slang The boat is out of sight, it went past the actual horizon.
figurative As she pursued her dreams, she pushed past the actual horizon of what she thought was possible.
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