The seagulls were flying overhead.

Meaning: This sentence describes the seagulls as flying in the air above the speaker.

Choice of Words: Seagulls are a type of bird that is found near the ocean. Flying means moving through the air using wings. Overhead means above or in the air above a particular place or person. When you put them together, "The seagulls were flying overhead" describes the seagulls as flying in the air above the speaker.

Alternative Expressions

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