River flows smoothly.

Meaning: This means that the river is moving in a continuous, smooth way without interruption.

Choice of Words: River is a large, flowing body of water that usually empties into a sea or lake. Flows is a verb that means to move in a continuous, smooth way. Smoothly is an adverb that means without interruption or in a continuous manner.

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The river glides along.

Meaning: This means that the river is moving in a graceful and easy way, without any resistance.

Choice of Words: Glides means to move smoothly and effortlessly. Along means in a forward direction. When you put them together, "The river glides along" means that the river is moving smoothly and effortlessly in a forward direction.

The river meanders through the countryside.

Meaning: This means that the river is flowing in a winding and twisting path through the countryside.

Choice of Words: Meanders means to wind or curve in a sinuous way. Through means in the midst of or surrounded by. Countryside means the rural area outside of a city or town. When you put them together, "The river meanders through the countryside" means that the river winds and curves as it flows through the rural area.

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