He heard eerie noises in the distance.

Meaning: This means that he heard strange or mysterious sounds that were far away.

Choice of Words: Eerie means strange or mysterious in a way that is frightening. Noises are sounds. Distance means a measure of how far apart two things are.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

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• The wind howled through the trees, making eerie noises.
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