Darkness crept over the land.

Meaning: The lack of light slowly covered the ground.

Choice of Words: Darkness is the absence of light. Crept means to move slowly and quietly. Land is the solid part of the Earth's surface. This sentence creates an image of darkness slowly spreading across the land.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• Darkness crept over land as stars twinkled.
• Shadows stretched, darkness loomed, fear crept in.
• Darkness enveloped the land.
• Darkness covered the land.
• Darkness enveloped the land, casting an eerie silence.
• The moon cast a soft glow over the land.
• Night settled over land.
• The sun peeked over the horizon, casting its warm rays upon the land.
• The sun rose in the east, casting a golden glow over the land.
• The sun rose over the horizon, casting a warm glow on the land.