Clouds scatter.

Meaning: This means that the visible mass of water droplets or ice crystals are moving in different directions, usually after a storm has passed.

Choice of Words: Clouds is a noun that refers to a visible mass of water droplets or ice crystals suspended in the atmosphere. Scatter is a verb that means to move in different directions. When you put them together, "Clouds scatter" is a statement that the visible mass of water droplets or ice crystals are moving in different directions.

Alternative Expressions

The clouds are breaking up.

Meaning: This means the clouds are getting smaller and moving higher up in the sky. It's like when you tear a piece of paper into smaller pieces and then throw them up in the air.

Choice of Words: Breaking means to separate into pieces. Up means to move higher. So, when we say the clouds are breaking up, we mean they are separating into smaller pieces and moving higher in the sky.

The clouds are disappearing.

Meaning: This means the clouds are no longer visible in the sky. It's like when you close your eyes and something disappears because you can't see it anymore.

Choice of Words: Disappearing means to become invisible or to go away. So, when we say the clouds are disappearing, we mean they are becoming invisible or going away.

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