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/sænd/
granular material
Etymology
Etymology Information
'sand' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'sand,' which meant 'sand or sandy ground.'
Historical Evolution
'sand' changed from the Old English word 'sand' and has remained largely unchanged in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'sand or sandy ground,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a loose granular substance, typically pale yellowish brown, resulting from the erosion of siliceous and other rocks.
The beach was covered in fine white sand.
Synonyms
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