Dark clouds blocked the full moon.

Meaning: Dark clouds in the sky prevented the full moon from being seen.

Choice of Words: Dark means having little or no light. Clouds are masses of water droplets or ice crystals in the air. Blocked means to prevent something from moving or passing through. Full means complete or containing everything that is needed. Moon is the natural satellite of the Earth, reflecting light from the sun.

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Heavy clouds hid the glowing moon.

Meaning: This sentence describes a similar situation to the first sentence, but it emphasizes the weight and thickness of the clouds and the brightness of the moon.

Choice of Words: Heavy means having a lot of weight or mass. Clouds are large groups of water droplets or ice crystals that float in the sky. Hid means to conceal something so that it cannot be seen. Glowing moon is the moon when it is lit by the sun and reflects light.

Ominous clouds obscured the radiant moon.

Meaning: This sentence describes a situation where the clouds are dark and threatening, and they are blocking the view of the bright moon. It suggests that something bad may be about to happen.

Choice of Words: Ominous means threatening or foreshadowing something bad. Clouds are large groups of water droplets or ice crystals that float in the sky. Obscured means to block the view of something. Radiant moon is the moon when it is shining brightly.

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