Creaky floorboards groaned beneath his feet.

Meaning: The wooden floor made a sound of pain when he walked on it.

Choice of Words: Creaky means making a squeaking or groaning sound when weight is put on it. Floorboards are the wooden planks that make up the floor of a room. Groaned means to make a deep, low sound, often expressing pain or distress. Beneath means under or below something.

Alternative Expressions

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• The sand was warm beneath his feet.
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