The trees swayed back and forth.

Meaning: The trees moved gently from side to side as the wind blew through them.

Choice of Words: Swayed means to move gently back and forth, often in the wind. Back and forth describes the direction of the movement.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• The trees swayed back and forth in the strong wind.
• The trees swayed back and forth in the wind.
• The trees swayed back and forth in the breeze.
• The trees swayed back and forth like dancers.
• The swings creaked and groaned as they swayed back and forth.
• The grass swayed back and forth in the wind.
• The swings swayed back and forth in the breeze.
• Branches swayed back and forth.
• The swings swayed back and forth, creating a gentle breeze.
• Their tails swayed back and forth like pendulums.