Sunlight reflects off waves.

Meaning: This means that the sunlight is bouncing off the water waves and not being absorbed. It's like saying, The sun is shining on the waves and the light is bouncing back instead of being absorbed by the water.

Choice of Words: Sunlight is the light that comes from the sun. Reflects is a verb that means to bounce back or to send back light, heat, or sound without absorbing it. Waves are the movements of water that are caused by the wind or other forces. Together, these words create an image of the sunlight bouncing off the water waves and not being absorbed.

Alternative Expressions

Sunlight bounces off waves.

Meaning: This means the same as the first sentence, that the sun's light is bouncing off the waves in the water.

Choice of Words: Sunlight is the light that comes from the sun. Bounces means to jump back after hitting something. Waves are the ripples or movements in the water. When you put them together, "Sunlight bounces off waves" means that the light from the sun jumps back after hitting the waves in the water.

The sun's light shines off waves.

Meaning: This means that the sun's light is shining off the waves in the water. It's like when you shine a flashlight on a wall and the light bounces off the wall.

Choice of Words: Sun is a star that gives off light and heat. Light is what allows us to see. Shines means to give off light. Waves are the ripples or movements in the water. When you put them together, "The sun's light shines off waves" means that the light from the sun gives off light that reflects off the waves in the water.

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