Rivers flow smoothly.

Meaning: This means that rivers move continuously and effortlessly in a liquid state.

Choice of Words: Rivers are large bodies of flowing water that empty into a larger body of water. Flow is a verb that means to move continuously in a liquid or gas state. Smoothly is an adverb that means in a continuous and effortless way.

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Water runs gently down the river.

Meaning: This means that the water in the river moves in a way that is not choppy or bumpy. It's like saying, The water in the river flows smoothly and continuously.

Choice of Words: Water is the liquid that makes up rivers. Runs means to move or flow in a continuous stream. Gently means in a smooth and controlled way. Down means from a higher place to a lower place. River is a natural body of water that moves across the land. When you put them together, "Water runs gently down the river" means that the water in the river moves in a smooth, controlled, and continuous way from a higher place to a lower place.

The current carries the boat downstream.

Meaning: This means that the boat is moving in the same direction as the river is flowing. It's like saying, The boat is moving in the same direction as the water in the river.

Choice of Words: Current is the flow of water in a river. Carries means to move or transport something. Boat is a small vessel that floats on water. Downstream means in the direction that the river is flowing. When you put them together, "The current carries the boat downstream" means that the flow of water in the river moves the boat in the direction that the river is flowing.

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