The lion roared at the prey.

Meaning: The lion made a deep, loud sound to express its intention towards the animal it wanted to hunt.

Choice of Words: Lion: a large, powerful cat with a mane. Roared: made a deep, loud sound. At: indicating the direction or target of an action. Prey: an animal hunted or killed by another animal for food.

Alternative Expressions

The lion bellowed at the zebra.

Meaning: This means that the lion made a loud noise to scare the zebra.

Choice of Words: Bellowed means to make a loud, deep sound, like a lion does. Zebra is a black and white striped animal that lives in Africa. When you put these words together, it means that the lion made a loud, deep sound at the zebra.

The lion growled at the antelope.

Meaning: This means that the lion made a noise to warn the antelope that it was dangerous.

Choice of Words: Growled means to make a low, rumbling sound, like a lion does. Antelope is a fast, graceful animal that lives in Africa. When you put these words together, it means that the lion made a low, rumbling sound at the antelope.

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