Sunlight streamed through the parted curtains.

Meaning: The sun's rays entered the room through the slightly opened curtains.

Choice of Words: Sunlight: light from the sun; streamed: flowed in a continuous stream; parted: separated or opened slightly; curtains: pieces of cloth hung at windows to block out light or for decoration.

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Sunbeams poured through the open curtains.

Meaning: This means that the rays of sunlight were flowing or falling in a steady stream through the curtains that had been opened.

Choice of Words: Sunbeams are rays of sunlight. Poured means to flow or fall in a steady stream. Open means not closed or blocked. Curtains are pieces of cloth that are hung over windows to block out light or provide privacy.

The sunlight shone through the gaps in the curtains.

Meaning: This means that the light and heat from the sun was shining through the spaces or openings between the curtains.

Choice of Words: Sunlight is the light and heat that comes from the sun. Shone means to give off light. Gaps are spaces or openings between things. Curtains are pieces of cloth that are hung over windows to block out light or provide privacy.

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