Children ran quickly outside to play.

Meaning: This sentence describes a group of young people moving rapidly out of a building to engage in recreational activities.

Choice of Words: Children is a plural noun that refers to young people. Ran is a past tense verb that means to move quickly using your legs. Quickly means to move or act with speed or haste. Outside means the area that is not inside a building or structure. To play means to engage in an activity for enjoyment or recreation.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• The cat woke up quickly and ran outside.
• Children play outside happily.
• Children play hide and seek outside.
• Children play outside every day.
• The children play outside.
• Children play outside in the park.
• Children play outside all day.
• Children bundled up in coats and hats to play outside.
• Children play outside in garden.
• Children play happily outside.