The cheetah chased the gazelle swiftly, hoping for a meal.

Meaning: This means the cheetah was running very fast after the gazelle, hoping to catch it and eat it.

Choice of Words: Cheetah is a fast-running cat. Chased means to run after someone or something in order to catch them. Gazelle is a small, fast animal that lives in Africa. Swiftly means quickly and without delay. Hoping means wanting something to happen. Meal is food that is eaten.

Alternative Expressions

The cheetah sprinted after the gazelle, its heart pounding with anticipation of a feast.

Meaning: This sentence is also about a cheetah that is chasing a gazelle. The cheetah is running very fast, and its heart is beating very hard because it is excited about the possibility of catching and eating the gazelle.

Choice of Words: Sprinted means to run very fast, and heart is the organ that pumps blood throughout your body. Pounding means beating very hard, and anticipation means expecting or looking forward to something. Feast is a large meal.

With lightning speed, the cheetah pursued the gazelle, its hunger driving it forward.

Meaning: This sentence is still about a cheetah that is chasing a gazelle. The cheetah is running very fast, and it is hungry. The hunger is making the cheetah chase the gazelle.

Choice of Words: Lightning speed means very fast, and pursued means to chase or follow. Hunger is the feeling of needing to eat, and driving means pushing or forcing something to move.

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