CEFR B1

sunset

noun

Meaning

The time in the evening when the sun disappears or daylight fades.

Examples

We watched the beautiful sunset from the beach.
The sunset painted the clouds with vibrant colors.

Synonyms: dusk, twilight, sundown, eventide

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sunset (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈsʌn.set/

Definition

The time in the evening when the sun disappears or daylight fades.

Examples

We watched the beautiful sunset from the beach.
The sunset painted the clouds with vibrant colors.
He proposed to her during the sunset on a mountaintop.

Synonyms of sunset

Words with a similar meaning to sunset:

dusk
twilight
sundown
eventide

Antonyms of sunset

Words with the opposite meaning to sunset:

sunrise
dawn

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