The sun sets majestically behind the horizon.

Meaning: The star at the center of our solar system sinks below the horizon in a grand and impressive way.

Choice of Words: Sun is the star at the center of our solar system. Sets means to sink below the horizon or to go down. Majestically means in a grand and impressive way. Behind means at the back of or following something. Horizon is the line where the earth and sky seem to meet.

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The sun goes down behind the line where the sky and land meet.

Meaning: This means that the sun is setting, which is when it disappears below the horizon and it gets dark.

Choice of Words: The sun is the big ball of fire in the sky that gives us light and warmth. Goes down means to move from a higher position to a lower position. Behind means at the back of something. The line where the sky and land meet is the horizon. When you put them together, this sentence means that the sun is moving from a higher position in the sky to a lower position behind the horizon.

The sun hides behind the edge of the world.

Meaning: This means that the sun is setting, which is when it disappears below the horizon and it gets dark.

Choice of Words: The sun is the big ball of fire in the sky that gives us light and warmth. Hides means to make something not visible. Behind means at the back of something. The edge of the world is the horizon. When you put them together, this sentence means that the sun is hiding behind the horizon.

The sun falls asleep under the blanket of night.

Meaning: This means that the sun is setting, which is when it disappears below the horizon and it gets dark.

Choice of Words: The sun is the big ball of fire in the sky that gives us light and warmth. Falls asleep means to go to sleep. Under means below something. The blanket of night is the darkness that covers the world at night. When you put them together, this sentence means that the sun is going to sleep under the darkness of night.

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