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Sand

🇬🇧 UK /["/sænd/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/sænd/"]/

Meaning of Sand

a substance that consists of very small fine grains of rock. Sand is found on beaches, in deserts, etc.

In simple words: Tiny grains found on beaches or in deserts.

Sand in a sentence

• The children built a castle out of sand on the beach.
• She poured sand into the hourglass to measure the time.
• There was sand everywhere after the storm swept through the coastal town.
• The artist used sand to create beautiful designs on the pavement.
• He loves to take long walks on the warm sand by the ocean.
• The glass was made from fine sand that was melted down.
• They used sand to stabilize the base of the structure they were building.
• The desert is characterized by vast stretches of shifting sand.

How to use Sand

Used in casual conversation about beaches or construction. Not appropriate in formal writing without context.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Imagine a 'sandwich' filled with tiny grains of golden sand.

Related words

Collocations with Sand

• coarse
• fine
• hard
• grain
• layer
• handful
• brush off
• dust off
• kick
• blow
• fly
• cover something
• beach
• dune
• bank
• in the sand
• on the sand
• covered in sand
• covered with sand
• coarse
• fine
• hard
• grain
• layer
• handful
• brush off
• dust off
• kick
• blow
• fly
• cover something
• beach
• dune
• bank
• in the sand
• on the sand
• covered in sand
• covered with sand

Synonyms for Sand

• gravel
• dust
• sandstone

Opposites of Sand

• rock
• soil

Common mistakes with Sand

• Confused with 'sandy' as an adjective.
• Using 'sand' incorrectly as a verb.
• Mistaking 'sand' for 'dust' in certain contexts.

Frequently asked questions about Sand

What does Sand mean?

Tiny grains found on beaches or in deserts.

What is the definition of Sand?

a substance that consists of very small fine grains of rock. Sand is found on beaches, in deserts, etc.

How do you use Sand in a sentence?

The children built a castle out of sand on the beach.

Can you give another example of Sand?

She poured sand into the hourglass to measure the time.

What are synonyms for Sand?

Common alternatives include gravel, dust, sandstone.

What is the opposite of Sand?

Opposite meanings include rock, soil.

What words go with Sand?

It commonly pairs with coarse, fine, hard, grain, layer, handful, brush off, dust off, kick, blow, fly, cover something, beach, dune, bank, in the sand, on the sand, covered in sand, covered with sand, coarse, fine, hard, grain, layer, handful, brush off, dust off, kick, blow, fly, cover something, beach, dune, bank, in the sand, on the sand, covered in sand, covered with sand.

What are common mistakes when using Sand?

Confused with 'sandy' as an adjective. Using 'sand' incorrectly as a verb. Mistaking 'sand' for 'dust' in certain contexts.

How do you pronounce Sand?

US: /["/sænd/"]/, UK: /["/sænd/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Sand?

Used in casual conversation about beaches or construction. Not appropriate in formal writing without context.

What CEFR level is Sand?

"Sand" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.