The dark clouds covered the sun.

Meaning: This sentence describes black or nearly black masses of water vapor or ice crystals in the atmosphere hiding the star at the center of our solar system from view.

Choice of Words: Dark is an adjective used to describe something that is black or nearly black in color. Clouds are masses of water vapor or ice crystals suspended in the atmosphere. Covered is a verb that means to completely hide something from view. Sun is a noun that refers to the star at the center of our solar system. The is an article that is used to refer to a specific thing.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• Dark clouds covered the bright sun.
• The dark clouds covered the sun, like a blanket.
• Dark clouds covered the entire sky.
• Dark clouds covered the sky.
• The blanket of stars covered the dark sky.
• The dark night covered the sky.
• Dark night covered stars.
• The clouds covered the sun briefly.
• Clouds covered the bright sun.
• The clouds covered the sun.