Smoke rises quickly.

Meaning: This means that smoke tends to move upwards and can spread quickly, which is why it is important to have working smoke alarms and an escape plan in place.

Choice of Words: Smoke is the visible vapor or gas released by burning or smoldering material. Rises means to move upwards. Quickly means in a short amount of time or faster than expected.

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Smoke ascends rapidly.

Meaning: This means that the smoke from the fire is going up in the air very fast. It's like saying, The smoke is moving upwards very quickly.

Choice of Words: Smoke is the gray or white substance that comes from a fire or burning material. Ascends means to move upwards or to become higher in position. Rapidly means to happen or move with speed. When you put them together, "Smoke ascends rapidly" means that the smoke from the fire is moving upwards quickly.

The smoke is going up fast.

Meaning: This means that the smoke from the fire is going up in the air very fast. It's like saying, The smoke is moving upwards very quickly.

Choice of Words: Smoke is the gray or white substance that comes from a fire or burning material. Is going up means to move upwards or to become higher in position. Fast means to happen or move with speed. When you put them together, "The smoke is going up fast" means that the smoke from the fire is moving upwards quickly.

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