sunset
1 antonyms and opposites of sunset, grouped by meaning.
Noun — The moment the sun goes down below the horizon in the evening.
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How to use sunset
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Middle English sonne-sett, literally the sun setting.
Full origin of sunset →Frequently asked questions
What does “sunset” mean?
The word “sunset” means the moment the sun goes down below the horizon in the evening. In plain terms, the sun going down, or figuratively the planned end of something.
How do you pronounce “sunset”?
“Sunset” is pronounced SUHN-seht (/ˈsʌnˌsɛt/ in IPA).
How do you use “sunset” in a sentence?
Here is “sunset” used in a sentence: “We watched the sunset from the pier.”
What is another word for “sunset”?
Words with a similar meaning to “sunset” include dusk, sundown, nightfall, twilight, last and terminal.
What is the opposite of “sunset”?
The opposite of “sunset” — its antonyms — is sunrise.
What part of speech is “sunset”?
Depending on how it is used, “sunset” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “sunset” come from?
The word “sunset” comes from Middle English. From Middle English sonne-sett, literally the sun setting.
Is “sunset” a common word?
“Sunset” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
What is the difference between sunset and dusk?
Sunset is the precise moment the sun goes down below the horizon in the evening, while dusk is the period of fading light that follows it. In everyday use, dusk refers to the darker end of twilight, just before night falls. So sunset happens first, and dusk comes afterward.
Can sunset be used as a verb?
Yes. In business and policy writing, to sunset something means to gradually end or phase it out, as in "the firm will sunset the legacy software next year." The related term "sunset clause" describes a provision that gives a law or program an automatic end date.
What is the difference between sunset and twilight?
Sunset is the single moment the sun disappears below the horizon, whereas twilight is the stretch of partial light that follows it in the evening (and precedes sunrise in the morning). A sunset is over in minutes; twilight can linger far longer.
Is it sunset or sundown?
Both words name the moment the sun goes below the horizon in the evening, and they are interchangeable. Sunset is far more common in writing and is the form used in forecasts and almanacs, while sundown carries a slightly informal, regional flavor.