A friend in need is a friend indeed.

Meaning: This means that a true friend is someone who will be there for you when you need them.

Choice of Words: Friend is a person who you know well and who you like and trust. Need is a situation in which something is necessary or wanted. Indeed means truly or certainly.

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My mom is the best mom ever.

Meaning: This means that you think your mom is the greatest mom ever. It's like saying, I love my mom more than anyone else in the world.

Choice of Words: Mom means a woman who is the parent of a child. Best means the most excellent or desirable. Ever means at any time. When you put them together, "My mom is the best mom ever" means that your mom is the best mom in the world.

I love to play outside.

Meaning: This means that you like to spend time outdoors having fun. It's like saying, I think it's really fun to play in the park with my friends.

Choice of Words: Love means to have a strong affection for something. Play means to engage in an activity for enjoyment or recreation. Outside means not inside a building. When you put them together, "I love to play outside" means that you enjoy playing in the fresh air and open spaces.

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