on the horizon — likely to happen or appear in the near future
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: likely to happen or appear in the near future
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɑːn ðə həˈraɪzən/
Example Sentences
- With retirement on the horizon, she started planning her bucket list.
- Bad weather is on the horizon, so let's cancel the picnic and order pizza instead!
- New technology developments are always on the horizon in Silicon Valley.
on the horizon
ADJECTIVE[/ɑːn ðə həˈraɪzən/]
likely to happen or appear in the near future
💡 Concept
🎵 Rhyme
New chances on the horizon are surprisingly rising!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ɑːn ðə həˈraɪzən/
🇬🇧 UK/ɒn ðə həˈraɪzən/
🌳Etymology
🎵Rhyme
horizonsurprisingrising
horizon
surprising
rising
🔗Collocations
trouble on the horizon
changes on the horizon
storm clouds on the horizon
hope on the horizon
recession on the horizon
📝Examples
“With retirement on the horizon, she started planning her bucket list.”
😄 Fun example
“Bad weather is on the horizon, so let's cancel the picnic and order pizza instead!”
“New technology developments are always on the horizon in Silicon Valley.”
😄 Fun example
“With final exams on the horizon, students suddenly discovered the library exists.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
approachingcoming upimminentforthcomingin sight
Antonyms
distantremotefar-off
Related
futureprospectoutlookforecastanticipation
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