Mountains stand, time erodes.

Meaning: This sentence describes the enduring presence of mountains despite the passage of time.

Choice of Words: Mountains are large, natural elevations of the earth's surface. Stand means to be in an upright position. Time is the indefinite continued progress of existence and events. Erode means to wear away gradually. This sentence describes the enduring presence of mountains despite the passage of time.

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Mountains are tall and strong, but over time, the wind and rain wear them down.

Meaning: This means that even though mountains are very big and strong, they can still be changed and broken down over a long period of time.

Choice of Words: We use Mountains because they are very large and sturdy, like giants. Stand means to be upright, like when you stand up. Time is like a clock, it keeps ticking and moving forward. Erode means to wear away, like when water makes a hole in a rock. We put it all together to say that mountains are strong, but over time, the weather can break them down.

The mountains are like statues, standing tall and proud. But the rain and wind are like little hammers, chipping away at them day by day.

Meaning: This means that even though mountains are very big and strong, they can still be changed and broken down over a long period of time.

Choice of Words: We use Mountains because they are very large and sturdy, like giants. We use Statues because they are tall and don't move. Standing means to be upright, like when you stand up. Proud means to be happy and confident. Rain and Wind are like little hammers, they can slowly break down even the strongest things. Chipping means to break off small pieces. Day and Day means every day, over and over again. We put it all together to say that mountains are strong, but over time, the weather can break them down.

The mountains are like old warriors, standing tall and strong. But even warriors can be defeated by the relentless attacks of time.

Meaning: This means that even though mountains are very big and strong, they can still be changed and broken down over a long period of time.

Choice of Words: We use Mountains because they are very large and sturdy, like giants. We use Warriors because they are strong and brave, like mountains. Standing means to be upright, like when you stand up. Strong means to be powerful and not easily broken. Time is like a clock, it keeps ticking and moving forward. Relentless means never giving up. Attacks means trying to hurt or destroy something. We put it all together to say that mountains are strong, but over time, the weather can break them down.

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