Cloud hides the sun.

Meaning: This means that the cloud is keeping the sun from being seen.

Choice of Words: Cloud is a visible mass of water droplets or ice crystals suspended in the atmosphere. Hides means to keep something from being seen. The is a definite article used to refer to a specific thing or group of things. Sun is a star that provides light and heat to the Earth.

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The cloud is hiding the sun.

Meaning: This means that the cloud is in front of the sun, and we can't see the sun because of the cloud. It's like when you put your hand in front of your eyes, and you can't see anything because your hand is blocking your view.

Choice of Words: A cloud is a large mass of water vapor in the sky. Hiding means to conceal or block something from view. Sun is the large star at the center of our solar system that provides light and heat to Earth. When we put it together, "The cloud is hiding the sun" means that the cloud is blocking the sun from being seen.

The cloud covers the sun.

Meaning: This means that the cloud is in front of the sun, and we can't see the sun because of the cloud. It's like when you put a blanket over your head, and you can't see anything because the blanket is blocking your view.

Choice of Words: A cloud is a large mass of water vapor in the sky. Covers means to completely or partially hide something by being over or in front of it. Sun is the large star at the center of our solar system that provides light and heat to Earth. When we put it together, "The cloud covers the sun" means that the cloud is completely or partially blocking the sun from being seen.

The sun is behind the cloud.

Meaning: This means that the cloud is in front of the sun, and we can't see the sun because of the cloud. It's like when you stand behind a tree, and you can't see your friend who is standing in front of the tree.

Choice of Words: A cloud is a large mass of water vapor in the sky. Behind means to be at the back of something or to be hidden from view by something else. Sun is the large star at the center of our solar system that provides light and heat to Earth. When we put it together, "The sun is behind the cloud" means that the cloud is in front of the sun, and we can't see the sun because of the cloud.

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