River winds sharply.

Meaning: This means that a large, natural stream of water is following a winding or twisting course in a sudden or abrupt way.

Choice of Words: River is a large, natural stream of water that flows over land. Winds is a verb that means to follow a winding or twisting course. Sharply is an adverb that describes something happening in a sudden or abrupt way.

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The river bends like a snake.

Meaning: This means that the river changes direction as it flows, making curves or turns.

Choice of Words: River is a body of water that flows through the land. Bends means to change direction gradually. Like means similar to. Snake is a long, legless reptile that has a winding body. When you put them together, "The river bends like a snake" means that the river changes direction gradually, similar to how a snake moves.

The river has a curvy path.

Meaning: This means that the river doesn't flow in a straight line, but instead turns and bends as it goes.

Choice of Words: River is a body of water that flows through the land. Curvy means having many bends or turns. Path is the route or direction taken by someone or something. When you put them together, "The river has a curvy path" means that the river flows along a path that has many bends or turns.

The river meanders.

Meaning: This means that the river doesn't flow in a straight line, but instead curves and bends as it goes.

Choice of Words: River is a body of water that flows through the land. Meanders means to wind or turn in a curving course. When you put them together, "The river meanders" means that the river flows along a path that has many bends or turns.

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