She spotted him hiding behind the tree.

Meaning: This sentence describes the girl's action of noticing the boy's attempt to conceal himself behind the tree.

Choice of Words: Spotted is a verb that means to see or notice something, often suddenly or unexpectedly. Hiding is a verb that means to conceal or keep something from being seen. Tree is a noun that refers to a large plant with a woody stem and branches.

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Related Expressions

• Suddenly, the girl spotted the boy behind the tree.
• The children played hide-and-seek, hiding behind trees and bushes.
• I spotted a red bird on the tree branch.
• Giraffe spotted juicy fruit on tall tree.
• She spotted a school of fish darting through the coral reef.
• He closed the door gently behind him.
• He closed the door behind him as he left.
• He slowly closed the door behind him.
• Hiding spot, tree provided shade.
• The cat climbed the tree, seeking a hiding spot.