We hid behind a tree to avoid it.

Meaning: We stayed hidden at the back of a tree so the scary creature wouldn't see us.

Choice of Words: Hid means to conceal oneself from view or detection. Behind means at or to the back of something. Tree is a large plant with a trunk and branches. Avoid means to keep away from or prevent something from happening.

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We concealed ourselves behind a tree to evade it.

Meaning: This sentence means that we hid ourselves behind a tree so that we would not be seen or found by the thing we were trying to avoid.

Choice of Words: Concealed means to hide something or make it difficult to see. Ourselves means we, the people who are speaking. Behind means at the back of something or in a position where something is blocking you from being seen. Tree is a tall plant with a woody stem and branches that has leaves. Evade means to avoid or escape from something.

We took cover behind a tree to escape it.

Meaning: This sentence means that we hid behind a tree so that we would not be seen or found by the thing we were trying to avoid.

Choice of Words: Took cover means to find a place to hide or protect yourself. Behind means at the back of something or in a position where something is blocking you from being seen. Tree is a tall plant with a woody stem and branches that has leaves. Escape means to get away from something or someone.

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