Pronunciation: /sænd/
noun a naturally occurring granular material composed of finely divided rock and mineral particles
A1 I like to build sandcastles at the beach.
A2 The children played in the sand all afternoon.
B1 The sand was warm between my toes as I walked along the shore.
B2 The beach was covered in soft, white sand that sparkled in the sun.
C1 The artist used sand to create intricate patterns in his artwork.
C2 The scientist studied the composition of the sand to learn more about its geological history.
verb not applicable
A1 I like to sand the wood to make it smooth.
A2 She sanded the walls before painting them.
B1 The carpenter is sanding down the rough edges of the table.
B2 He carefully sanded the antique dresser to restore its beauty.
C1 The artist meticulously sanded the sculpture to achieve the desired texture.
C2 The restoration expert expertly sanded the historic ship to preserve its original appearance.
adjective not applicable
A1 I like to build sand castles at the beach.
A2 The sand dunes in the desert are vast and beautiful.
B1 The sandpaper texture of the walls gave the room a rustic feel.
B2 The artist used sand art to create intricate designs on the canvas.
C1 The sandstone cliffs along the coast are a popular tourist attraction.
C2 The sand sculpture competition showcased the incredible talent of the artists.
adverb not applicable
A1 She walked slowly on the sand.
A2 He sat quietly on the warm sand.
B1 The children played happily in the soft sand.
B2 The beach was covered in fine white sand.
C1 The artist meticulously sculpted the sand into intricate designs.
C2 The sand gently shifted under their feet as they walked along the shore.
pronoun not applicable
A1 I like to play in the sand.
A2 She brought a bucket to collect sand for her sandcastle.
B1 The sand was soft and warm between my toes.
B2 The children ran towards the sand dunes, eager to explore.
C1 The artist used sand as a medium to create intricate patterns.
C2 The scientist studied the composition of the sand to understand its geological history.
preposition not applicable
A1 I like to play in the sand at the beach.
A2 The children built a sandcastle on the shore.
B1 She buried her feet in the warm sand and relaxed.
B2 The artist used sand as a medium to create a beautiful sculpture.
C1 The forensic team sifted through the sand for evidence.
C2 The desert landscape was vast, with sand stretching for miles.
conjunction not applicable
A1 I like to play in the sand at the beach.
A2 She built a sandcastle and decorated it with seashells.
B1 The sand was hot under my feet as I walked along the shore.
B2 We decided to have a picnic on the sand by the ocean.
C1 The sand dunes stretched for miles along the coastline.
C2 The artist used sand as a medium to create intricate sculptures.
interjection not applicable
A1 Sand! I love building sandcastles at the beach.
A2 Sand, please stop sticking to my feet.
B1 Sand, why did you have to get into my sandwich?
B2 Sand, it's so annoying when it gets into my camera equipment at the beach.
C1 Sand, the fine particles can be quite abrasive on the skin.
C2 Sand, the soft texture can be quite soothing to walk on barefoot.
article not applicable
A1 The children played in the sand at the beach.
A2 I like to build sandcastles when I go to the seaside.
B1 The sand on this beach is so soft and white.
B2 The sand between my toes feels warm and comforting.
C1 The artist used sand to create a beautiful sculpture on the beach.
C2 The grains of sand shimmered in the sunlight, creating a mesmerizing sight.
formal The sand on the beach was soft and golden in the sunlight.
informal Let's go build a sandcastle on the beach!
slang I love chilling on the sand, it's so relaxing.
figurative Time slips through our fingers like sand in an hourglass.
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