Sun sank below horizon.

Meaning: The star at the center of our solar system moved down and disappeared below the line that separates the earth from the sky.

Choice of Words: Sun is the star at the center of our solar system. Sank means to move down or fall. Below means at a lower position or level. Horizon is the line that separates the earth from the sky.

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The sun disappeared under the horizon.

Meaning: This means that the sun has set, or gone down, and is no longer visible in the sky.

Choice of Words: Sun is the star that gives us light and heat. Disappeared means that something cannot be seen anymore. Under means below or beneath something. Horizon is the line where the sky and the land or sea meet. When you put them together, "The sun disappeared under the horizon" means that the sun has gone below the horizon and can't be seen anymore.

The sun went to sleep behind the horizon.

Meaning: This means that the sun has set, or gone down, and is no longer visible in the sky.

Choice of Words: Sun is the star that gives us light and heat. Went to sleep means to close your eyes and rest. Behind means at the back of something. Horizon is the line where the sky and the land or sea meet. When you put them together, "The sun went to sleep behind the horizon" means that the sun has gone down below the horizon and is resting for the night.

The sun said goodbye and slipped under the horizon.

Meaning: This means that the sun has set, or gone down, and is no longer visible in the sky.

Choice of Words: Sun is the star that gives us light and heat. Said goodbye means to say farewell or express your good wishes to someone. Slipped means to move smoothly and quietly. Under means below or beneath something. Horizon is the line where the sky and the land or sea meet. When you put them together, "The sun said goodbye and slipped under the horizon" means that the sun has gone down below the horizon and is saying farewell for the day.

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