The lily pads floated on the still lake.
Meaning: This sentence describes the lily pads resting peacefully on the calm and motionless surface of the lake.
Choice of Words: Floated means to rest on the surface of a liquid without sinking. Still means not moving or making any sound. When you put them together, "The lily pads floated on the still lake" creates a peaceful and serene image of the lily pads resting gently on the calm surface of the lake.
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