Day darkens unexpectedly.

Meaning: This means that the day is becoming dark, possibly due to the clouds and the sun hiding.

Choice of Words: Day is the period of time when it is light outside. Darkens means to become darker or gloomier. Together, they describe how the day is becoming less bright.

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The sky grows dim without warning.

Meaning: This means that the sky is getting darker all of a sudden, which is not what usually happens. It's like saying, The sky is getting darker even though there are no clouds in the sky.

Choice of Words: Sky refers to the upper part of the atmosphere above the earth. Grows dim means to become less bright or dark. Without warning means without any notice or indication. When you put them together, "The sky grows dim without warning" describes a situation where the sky becomes darker without any prior notice.

The sun hides behind the clouds.

Meaning: This means that the sun is not visible in the sky because it is covered by clouds. It's like saying, We can't see the sun because it is hidden by the clouds.

Choice of Words: Sun refers to the star at the center of our solar system. Hides means to conceal or make something not visible. Clouds refer to the visible masses of water droplets or ice crystals suspended in the atmosphere. When you put them together, "The sun hides behind the clouds" describes a situation where the sun is not visible because it is covered by clouds.

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