Windows shake fiercely.

Meaning: This means that the windows are moving quickly from side to side with a lot of force.

Choice of Words: Windows are the transparent openings in a wall that let in light and air. Shake is a verb that means to move quickly from side to side. Fiercely is an adverb that means with great force or intensity.

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The windows are shaking violently.

Meaning: This means that the windows are moving very quickly back and forth with a lot of force. It's like saying, The windows are rattling and moving very fast.

Choice of Words: Windows are the transparent openings in a wall or roof that let in light and air. Shake means to move quickly back and forth. Violently means with great force or intensity. When you put them together, "The windows are shaking violently" means the windows are moving back and forth with great force or intensity.

The windows are rattling with force.

Meaning: This means that the windows are making a lot of noise because of the force of something. It's like saying, The windows are shaking and making a lot of noise because of the strong wind.

Choice of Words: Windows are the transparent openings in a wall or roof that let in light and air. Rattle means to make a series of short, sharp sounds. Force means strength or power. When you put them together, "The windows are rattling with force" means the windows are making a series of short, sharp sounds because of the strength or power of something.

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