Sun peeked through the canopy.

Meaning: This sentence describes the sun's rays managing to shine through the thick layer of leaves and branches above.

Choice of Words: Sun is the star at the center of our solar system, while peeked means to look quickly or furtively. Canopy refers to the dense cover of leaves and branches that forms the upper layer of a forest.

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The sun's rays were peeking through the trees.

Meaning: This means the sun's light was able to be seen through the leaves and branches of the trees.

Choice of Words: Sun's rays are the lines of light that come from the sun. Peeking means to look at something quickly or secretly, usually from behind something else. Trees are large plants with a trunk and branches. When you put them together, "The sun's rays were peeking through the trees" means the sun's light was able to be seen through the leaves and branches of the trees.

Sunlight was filtering through the leaves.

Meaning: This means the sun's light was passing through the leaves of the trees.

Choice of Words: Sunlight is the light that comes from the sun. Filtering means to pass through something, usually in a way that removes impurities. Leaves are the flat, green parts of a plant that grow on its stems. When you put them together, "Sunlight was filtering through the leaves" means the sun's light was passing through the leaves of the trees.

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