Sand is hot today.

Meaning: This means the sand has a high temperature, probably because of the sun.

Choice of Words: Sand is the loose material made of tiny rocks and minerals found on beaches and deserts. Hot means having a high temperature. When you put them together, "Sand is hot today" means the sand on the beach or desert has a high temperature, likely due to the sun's heat.

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The sand is very warm.

Meaning: This means that the sand is not too hot or too cold, but just right for playing in or walking on. It's like saying, The sand is nice and comfortable to touch.

Choice of Words: Sand is the small, loose particles that make up beaches and deserts. Warm means having a temperature that is comfortable to the touch. When you put them together, "The sand is very warm" describes the temperature of the sand.

The sand is burning hot.

Meaning: This means that the sand is very, very hot, and it could hurt to touch it. It's like saying, The sand is so hot, it feels like it's burning your skin.

Choice of Words: Sand is the small, loose particles that make up beaches and deserts. Burning means extremely hot, hot enough to cause pain or damage. Hot means having a high temperature. When you put them together, "The sand is burning hot" describes the extreme temperature of the sand.

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