'Sunset' versus ' The sunset'

English as a Second Language English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms
1

Hi

Could you please tell me which one of the following you find more natural?

1- I think we should wait until sunset.
2- I think we should wait until the sunset.

Tom

2

Hi Tom,

You would say ‘until sunset’ as that is a particular time and doesn’t need an article. It’s the same as saying ‘until Tuesday’ ‘until dawn/dusk’.

A

3

On second thought, Alan

– I think we should wait until the sun sets.

How does it sound to you now? :roll:

Tom

4

Hi Tom,

Yes, I’ll buy that one.

A