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The sunset turned the sky orange.
What does Sunset mean?
when the sun goes down.
Dictionary definition
The time in the evening when the sun goes down.
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We finished the hike before sunset.
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The poem uses sunset to create a calm ending.
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What does sunset mean?
Sunset means when the sun goes down.
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Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to sunset?
Dusk is close in meaning to sunset in this context.
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Which word or phrase is a useful contrast for sunset?
Sunrise contrasts with sunset in this context.
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MeaningSunset means when the sun goes down.
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duskClose in meaning when sunset means when the sun goes down.
sundownClose in meaning when sunset means when the sun goes down.
evening lightClose in meaning when sunset means when the sun goes down.
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sunriseContrasts with sunset in the meaning when the sun goes down.
daybreakContrasts with sunset in the meaning when the sun goes down.
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sunset
noun
sunsets
Plural form of sunset when used as a countable noun.
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