Clouds gathered and blocked the sun.

Meaning: This sentence describes how the clouds came together and covered the sun, making it dark.

Choice of Words: Clouds are the white or gray masses that we see in the sky, gathered means came together in one place, blocked means to prevent something from passing through, and sun is the big ball of light and heat in the sky.

Alternative Expressions

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