The trees swayed back and forth in the wind.

Meaning: The trees were moving gently from side to side because of the wind.

Choice of Words: Swayed means to move gently from side to side. Back and forth means in one direction and then the other.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• The trees swayed back and forth in the strong wind.
• The trees swayed back and forth.
• The trees swayed back and forth in the breeze.
• The trees swayed back and forth like dancers.
• The grass swayed back and forth in the wind.
• The swings creaked and groaned as they swayed back and forth.
• Wind blows trees back and forth.
• Wind blew trees back and forth.
• The swings swayed back and forth in the breeze.
• Branches swayed back and forth.