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sunset

noun

Simple meaning

The time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon.

Pronunciation

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suhnset

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈsʌnsɛt

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Definition

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noun

  1. The time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon

  2. The daily event of the sun sinking below the horizon

  3. The moment each evening when the sun disappears below the western horizon.

  4. The region where the sun sets; the west.

  5. figuratively

    The final period of the life of a person or thing.

  6. attributively

    A set termination date.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
A2 · Elementary (estimated)
Frequency
Common
Typical Use
Everyday English

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This meaning: The time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon

Used this way, sunset is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Matter-of-fact
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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  • “We watched the beautiful sunset over the ocean last night.”

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Synonyms

Sense: time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon

sundown

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