The bird flew over the house and landed on the roof.

Meaning: This means that the bird moved through the air above the house and came to rest on the roof.

Choice of Words: Flew means to move through the air using wings. Over means to move above or across something. Landed means to come to rest on a surface after flying or jumping. When you put them together, "Flew over the house and landed on the roof" means that the bird moved through the air above the house and came to rest on the roof.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions