The waves crashed powerfully against the shore.

Meaning: The waves hit the shore with great force, making a loud noise.

Choice of Words: Crashed means to make a loud noise when hitting something. Powerfully means with great force or strength. When you put them together, "crashed powerfully" means the waves hit the shore with great force, making a loud noise.

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The mighty waves pounded the shore relentlessly.

Meaning: This sentence also describes the action of waves hitting the land, but it emphasizes the strength and persistence of the waves.

Choice of Words: Mighty means very strong or powerful. Pounded means to hit something repeatedly and with force. Relentlessly means without stopping or giving up.

The raging sea hurled itself against the unyielding coast.

Meaning: This sentence uses more figurative language to describe the action of the waves. It's like the sea is a powerful force that is trying to break down the land, but the land is strong and won't give in.

Choice of Words: Raging means very angry or violent. Hurl means to throw something with great force. Unyielding means not giving in or changing.

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