Clouds hid the sun for hours.

Meaning: The clouds were covering the sun for a long period of time, making it difficult to see.

Choice of Words: Clouds are the white or gray masses in the sky that carry rain or snow. Hid means to make something not seen by covering it up. Sun is the bright yellow star in the center of our solar system. Hours are periods of time that are 60 minutes long.

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Related Expressions

• Clouds hid the sun all day.
• Sun smiled, clouds hid, kite soared.
• Clouds hid sun above.
• The sun hid behind the clouds like a shy child.
• Sun peeked, clouds hid, played hide.
• Clouds raced, sun hid, rain poured.
• Clouds hid sun, rain fell fast.
• The clouds hid the sun and stars.
• I could watch the clouds for hours.
• Hours passed, sun began to set.