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The winds picked up, and the storm clouds started gathering.
B2Sentence
The winds picked up, and the storm clouds started gathering.
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How to use in different contexts
Describing a Scene
The wind picked up, and dark storm clouds began to gather on the horizon.
Setting the Mood
As the winds intensified, ominous storm clouds gathered, creating a tense atmosphere.
Narrating an Event
Suddenly, the winds picked up, and the storm clouds started gathering, signaling the approach of a storm.
Forecasting Weather
The winds are picking up, and storm clouds are gathering; it looks like a storm is on its way.
Rephrased versions
Formal
An increase in wind velocity coincided with the accumulation of storm clouds.
Casual
The wind got stronger, and the clouds started looking stormy.
Simpler English
The wind blew harder, and dark clouds came together.
Phrases to learn
picked up
Increased in intensity or speed.
storm clouds gathering
Dark clouds accumulating, indicating an impending storm.