English · Word Candidate

sands

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

sand grains, especially in reference to the contents of an hourglass, from which

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

hạt cát, đặc biệt là trong giờ thủy tinh

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

a unit of time.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

đơn vị thời gian

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Noun

The sands of a lifetime are rapidly running out.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “sands” mean?

sand grains, especially in reference to the contents of an hourglass, from which

Is “sands” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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