The lily pads float gently on the pond.

Meaning: This sentence describes the gentle movement of lily pads on the surface of the pond.

Choice of Words: Lily pads are flat, round leaves of aquatic plants that float on the surface of water. Float means to rest or move on the surface of a liquid. Gently means in a soft, delicate, or tender manner. On is a preposition indicating the position or location of something on a surface.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• Lily pads float on the pond.
• Lily pads float on the pond's surface.
• Lily pads rest on pond surface.
• Lily pads floated calmly on the pond.
• Lily pads float on the water.
• Lily pads float serenely.
• Lily pads float.
• Frogs jump quickly across lily pads.
• The dragonfly hovers near the lily pads.
• Curious eyes watched from lily pads.