Trees shed leaves like tears.

Meaning: This sentence compares the way leaves fall from trees in autumn to the way tears fall from your eyes when you cry.

Choice of Words: "Trees" are tall plants with a trunk and branches. "Shed" is a verb that means to lose or get rid of something, often in a gradual way. "Leaves" are the flat green parts of a tree or plant. "Tears" are drops of salty liquid that come from your eyes when you cry.

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