Children laughed happily nearby.

Meaning: This sentence describes children laughing with joy near the elephants.

Choice of Words: Children are young people. Laughed means to make a sound showing amusement or happiness. Happily means feeling or showing pleasure or contentment. Nearby means close to a particular place or thing.

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The kids giggled merrily close by.

Meaning: This sentence conveys the same meaning as the first sentence, but it uses different words to describe the children and their laughter.

Choice of Words: The word "kids" is a synonym for "children". "Giggled" is a synonym for "laughed", but it suggests a lighter, more playful sound. "Merrily" means in a happy or cheerful manner. "Close by" is a synonym for "nearby".

The young ones chortled gleefully within earshot.

Meaning: This sentence uses more sophisticated vocabulary to describe the children and their laughter, but it still conveys the same essential meaning.

Choice of Words: The phrase "young ones" is another way to refer to children. "Chortled" is a more formal word for "laughed", suggesting a hearty or boisterous sound. "Gleefully" means in a very happy or joyful manner. "Within earshot" means close enough to be heard.

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