The dragonfly hovers near the lily pads.

Meaning: This sentence describes a dragonfly staying in the air close to the lily pads.

Choice of Words: Dragonfly is an insect with a long, slender body and large, transparent wings. Hovers means to stay in the air without moving or falling. Near indicates proximity or closeness to something. Lily pads are flat, round leaves of aquatic plants that float on the surface of water.

Alternative Expressions

The dragonfly is hovering near the lily pads.

Meaning: This means that the dragonfly is staying in one place in the air, not far away from the lily pads.

Choice of Words: Hover means to stay in one place in the air, usually by moving your wings quickly. Near means not far away from something. Lily pads are the flat, floating leaves of water lilies.

The dragonfly is hanging out near the lily pads.

Meaning: This means that the dragonfly is spending time near the lily pads, possibly with other dragonflies.

Choice of Words: Hanging out means to spend time in a place, usually with friends. Near means not far away from something. Lily pads are the flat, floating leaves of water lilies.

The dragonfly is chilling near the lily pads.

Meaning: This means that the dragonfly is relaxing or spending time doing nothing in particular near the lily pads.

Choice of Words: Chilling means to relax or spend time doing nothing in particular. Near means not far away from something. Lily pads are the flat, floating leaves of water lilies.

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