The tree swayed gently in the strong wind.

Meaning: This sentence tells us that the tree is moving back and forth in a slow and graceful way because of the strong wind.

Choice of Words: The tree is the subject of the sentence. Swayed is a verb that describes how the tree is moving. Gently is an adverb that tells us how the tree is swaying. In is a preposition that tells us where the tree is swaying. Wind is a noun that tells us what is causing the tree to sway.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• The green tree swayed gently in the strong wind.
• The tall tree swayed gently in the strong wind.
• The tall tree swayed gently in the strong breeze.
• Tall tree swayed in strong wind.
• The tall tree swayed in the strong wind.
• The tree swayed in the strong wind.
• Tall tree swayed gracefully in strong wind.
• Tall tree swayed strong wind.
• Tall tree swayed in strong wind, leaves danced wildly.
• Tree swayed in the strong wind.