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sunset

/ˈsʌnˌsɛt/

Meanings
  • Noun

    The time when the sun sinks below the horizon, marking the end of the day.


Pronunciation
  1. /ˈsʌnˌsɛt/



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Antonyms

sunrise
Synonyms

last , terminal , twilight , end , final act , swansong , dusk , nightfall , sundown , twilight
Rhymes
Words rhyming with sunset
set , jet , get , net , bet , fret
Variants
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sunset , sunsets , sunsetted , sunsetting , Sunset Crater
Etymology
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From Old English 'sungeot' or 'sunsete', from 'sunne' (sun) + 'setan' (to set).


Trivia
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  1. The sun doesn't actually set or rise - the Earth rotates on its axis, causing the sun to appear to rise and set.

  2. The longest sunset on record occurred on March 19, 1960, in Fort Supply, Oklahoma, which lasted for 4 hours, 28 minutes, and 21 seconds.


Related Concepts
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  1. Dawn: The opposite of sunset, marking the beginning of a new day.

  2. Golden hour: The period of time shortly after sunrise or before sunset when the sunlight is soft and warm, often considered the best time for photography.


Culture
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Sunset is a daily natural phenomenon that has been celebrated in various cultures throughout history. In many traditions, it symbolizes the end of the day, the beginning of night, and the cycle of life and death. Sunsets have been a source of inspiration for artists, poets, and musicians, and have been featured in numerous works of literature and art.

How to Memorize "sunset"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine yourself watching the sun slowly sink below the horizon, painting the sky with shades of orange, pink, and purple. Visualize the colors changing as the sun disappears.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'sunset' with the feeling of peace and tranquility, the end of a long day, and the beginning of a new one.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Sunsets are Sun Going Slowly Setting' to help remember the definition of sunset.


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