The white clouds float lazily by.

Meaning: This sentence describes the gentle movement of white clouds in the sky.

Choice of Words: White is a color. Clouds are visible masses of tiny water droplets or ice crystals suspended in the atmosphere. Float means to move smoothly and effortlessly through a liquid or gas. Lazily means in a slow and relaxed manner. By means near or passing something. When you put them together, "The white clouds float lazily by" means white-colored clouds move smoothly and effortlessly through the air in a slow and relaxed manner.

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