The ocean waves gently lapped the shore.

Meaning: The waves from the ocean were softly hitting the land.

Choice of Words: Ocean is a large body of salt water. Waves are ridges of water that move across the surface of a body of water. Gently means in a soft, tender, or careful manner. Lapped means to wash against something gently and repeatedly. Shore is the land along the edge of a body of water.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• The waves gently lapped at the shore.
• The waves gently lapped at the shore, creating a soothing sound.
• Waves lapped gently at the shore.
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• Waves gently lapped at the shore.
• The waves gently lapped against the shore.
• Tiny waves lapped at the sandy shore playfully.
• The gentle waves lapped against the shore, creating a soothing rhythm.
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