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Uncommonsunset
The correct spelling is sunset.
How to pronounce sunset
/ˈsʌnˌsɛt/
nounIPA: /ˈsʌnˌsɛt/
Say it like: Sun-set
The correct spelling is sunset. The time of day when the sun disappears below the western horizon. For example: "one's sunset years"
Usage Examples
“one's sunset years”
“The tax increase legislation included a sunset clause requiring renewal to prevent the tax increase from expiring.”
“We'll be sunsetting version 1.9 of the software shortly after releasing version 2.0 next quarter.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.The time of day when the sun disappears below the western horizon.
- 2.The changes in color of the sky at sunset.
- 3.The final period of the life of a person or thing.
- 4.Having a set termination date.
- 5.The region where the sun sets; the west.
verb
- 1.To phase out.
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