The girl thanked the crossing guard.

Meaning: This means the girl expressed gratitude to the person who helped her cross the road safely.

Choice of Words: Thanked means to express gratitude or appreciation. Crossing means moving from one side of a road to the other. Guard is a person who protects or watches over something. When you put them together, "The girl thanked the crossing guard" means the girl expressed gratitude to the person who helped her cross the road safely.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• The crossing guard was very helpful to the children.
• The crossing guard smiled happily.
• The children thanked the guard.
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• Be careful when crossing the street.
• Look both ways before crossing the street.
• Hold adult's hand while crossing.
• Be careful when crossing the road.
• Always look both ways before crossing the street.
• Walk safely, hold adult's hand when crossing the street.