River flows calmly.

Meaning: This means that the river is moving continuously in one direction without any turbulence or disturbance. It's like saying, The river is moving smoothly and calmly.

Choice of Words: River is a large, flowing body of water. Flows means to move continuously in one direction. Calmly tells us that this movement is smooth and without any turbulence or disturbance.

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The river glides smoothly.

Meaning: This sentence also describes how a river is moving. It's like saying, The river is moving very slowly and quietly, like it's floating.

Choice of Words: Glides means to move smoothly and quietly. Smoothly means without any bumps or interruptions. When you put them together, "The river glides smoothly" means that the river is moving in a very calm and gentle way.

The water meanders through the valley.

Meaning: This sentence describes how a river is moving and where it's flowing. It's like saying, The river is moving in a curvy path as it flows through the valley.

Choice of Words: Meanders means to flow in a winding or curving path. Valley is a low area of land between hills or mountains. When you put them together, "The water meanders through the valley" means that the river is flowing in a curvy path through a valley.

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