The mountain rises high above the clouds.

Meaning: The mountain moves or goes upward to a great elevation above the visible masses of tiny water droplets or ice crystals suspended in the atmosphere.

Choice of Words: Rises is a verb that means to move or go upward. High means to a great elevation or degree. Clouds are visible masses of tiny water droplets or ice crystals suspended in the atmosphere.

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The mountain towers over the clouds.

Meaning: This means that the mountain is very tall and it stands out from the clouds. It's like saying, The mountain is so tall, it looks like it's touching the sky.

Choice of Words: Towers means to be very tall and stand out from the surrounding area, like a skyscraper. Over means to be above or higher than something else. When you put these words together, it means that the mountain is very tall and it stands out from the clouds.

The mountain looms above the clouds.

Meaning: This means that the mountain appears large and tall, and it's above the clouds. It's like saying, The mountain is so tall, it looks like it could crush you if it fell.

Choice of Words: Looms means to appear large and threatening, like a dark cloud on the horizon. Above means to be at a higher level than something else. When you put these words together, it means that the mountain appears large and tall, and it's above the clouds.

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