Birds flew over trees.

Meaning: This sentence tells us that birds were moving through the air above some trees.

Choice of Words: The words "birds", "flew", "over", and "trees" all describe a specific action or object. "Birds" refers to the feathered creatures, "flew" describes the motion of moving through the air, "over" indicates a position above something, and "trees" are the tall woody plants. Together, they create a mental picture of birds soaring above a forest.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• White birds flew over trees.
• Birds flew over the trees.
• The bird flew over the trees and the house.
• The bird flew over the trees.
• The bird flew over the tall trees.
• The bird flew over the trees and bushes.
• The tiny bird flew over the tall trees.
• Bird flew swift over the trees.
• Bird flew over the tall trees.
• It flew over the trees and houses.