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How do you spell Horizon?

Correct spelling

horizon

Remember the Greek HOROS (boundary) - horizon ends with -on like the boundary line.

Why is horizon spelled this way?

From Greek horizein, to bound or limit. HOROS (boundary). The horizon is the boundary of sight — the line where earth and sky agree to meet.

Common misspellings of horizon

horizanhorisonhorizion

Example

The sun slowly disappeared behind the distant horizon.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell horizon?+
The correct spelling is "horizon". Remember the Greek HOROS (boundary) - horizon ends with -on like the boundary line.
Is it horizan or horizon?+
The correct spelling is "horizon", not "horizan".

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