The sun slowly began to set in the west.

Meaning: The sun was gradually going down in the sky towards the western horizon.

Choice of Words: Slowly means at a low speed or gradually. Set means to sink below the horizon.

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The sun gradually started to sink below the horizon in the west.

Meaning: This means that the sun started to move downwards slowly until it disappeared below the line that separates the earth from the sky, in the direction where the sun goes down.

Choice of Words: Gradually means to happen or change slowly over time. Sink means to move downwards, especially into a liquid or soft substance. Horizon is the line that separates the earth from the sky.

As the day ended, the sun slowly descended towards the western horizon.

Meaning: This means that when the day was coming to an end, the sun started to move downwards slowly in the direction where the sun goes down.

Choice of Words: As is used to indicate that one event happens at the same time as another. Ended means to come to an end or finish. Descend means to move downwards from a higher to a lower position. Towards indicates the direction of movement.

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