Water flows gently in the river.

Meaning: This sentence depicts the smooth and steady movement of water in a river.

Choice of Words: Water flows gently: "Water" is a transparent liquid that covers a large portion of the Earth's surface. "Flows" describes its movement. "Gently" indicates a smooth and steady movement.

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The water in the river is flowing calmly.

Meaning: This means the same thing as the first example, but it emphasizes that the water is calm and peaceful. It's not moving quickly or making any noise.

Choice of Words: Water is the liquid that we drink and makes up most of the Earth. In means inside or surrounded by something, river is a large natural stream of water that flows through the land, is is a verb that means to exist or be present, and flowing means to move in a steady stream. Calmly means in a peaceful or quiet way. When you put them together, "The water in the river is flowing calmly" means that the water inside the river is moving in a peaceful and quiet way.

The river's water is gliding smoothly.

Meaning: This means the same thing as the first two examples, but it uses the word "gliding" to emphasize how smoothly the water is moving. It's like the water is just floating along without any effort.

Choice of Words: River is a large natural stream of water that flows through the land, 's means belonging to something, water is the liquid that we drink and makes up most of the Earth, is is a verb that means to exist or be present, and gliding means to move smoothly and quietly. Smoothly means in a way that is even and without any bumps or interruptions. When you put them together, "The river's water is gliding smoothly" means that the water belonging to the river is moving in a smooth and quiet way.

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