Windows rattled

Meaning: This means the windows were making a lot of noise because they were moving quickly back and forth.

Choice of Words: Windows are transparent panels in a building allowing light to enter. Rattled means to make a rapid succession of short, sharp noises. The phrase 'Windows rattled' suggests that the windows were affected by the storm, possibly due to high winds or strong vibrations.

Alternative Expressions

The windows were shaking because of the strong wind.

Meaning: This means that the windows were shaking because there was a lot of wind outside.

Choice of Words: Windows are openings in a wall or roof that are filled with glass or another transparent material to let light in. Rattled means to make a series of short, sharp noises. Because means for the reason that. Strong means having a lot of power or force. Wind is the movement of air. When you put them together, "The windows were rattling because of the strong wind" means that the windows were making a series of short, sharp noises because of the strong wind.

The windows were shaking because of the earthquake.

Meaning: This means that the windows were shaking because there was an earthquake.

Choice of Words: Windows are openings in a wall or roof that are filled with glass or another transparent material to let light in. Rattled means to make a series of short, sharp noises. Because means for the reason that. Earthquake is a sudden, violent shaking of the earth's surface. When you put them together, "The windows were rattling because of the earthquake" means that the windows were making a series of short, sharp noises because of the earthquake.

The windows were shaking because of the loud music.

Meaning: This means that the windows were shaking because there was loud music playing.

Choice of Words: Windows are openings in a wall or roof that are filled with glass or another transparent material to let light in. Rattled means to make a series of short, sharp noises. Because means for the reason that. Loud means making a lot of noise. Music is a combination of sounds that is pleasing to the ear. When you put them together, "The windows were rattling because of the loud music" means that the windows were making a series of short, sharp noises because of the loud music.

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