Astronauts floated weightless in zero gravity.

Meaning: Astronauts move around easily in space because there is no gravity.

Choice of Words: Astronauts don't weigh anything in space. Floated means to move smoothly through the air or water, and weightless means having no weight.

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The astronauts floated in space without feeling any weight.

Meaning: This means that the astronauts were moving smoothly and effortlessly in space, because there was no gravity pulling them down.

Choice of Words: The astronauts are the people who are floating in space. Floated means they moved smoothly and effortlessly in the air. In space means they were not on the ground, but were surrounded by the vast emptiness of space. Without feeling any weight means they did not feel the pull of gravity, which is what keeps us on the ground.

The astronauts were like feathers, floating in the air with no weight.

Meaning: This means that the astronauts were moving smoothly and effortlessly in space, because there was no gravity pulling them down.

Choice of Words: The astronauts are the people who are floating in space. Were like feathers means they were very light and fluffy, like feathers. Floating means they moved smoothly and effortlessly in the air. With no weight means they did not feel the pull of gravity, which is what keeps us on the ground.

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