Dog slept soundly after play.

Meaning: The dog was in a state of rest with its eyes closed in a deep or undisturbed sleep following the activity that is done for enjoyment.

Choice of Words: Slept is the past tense of sleep which means to be in a state of rest with your eyes closed. Soundly means in a deep or undisturbed sleep. After means following in time or place. Play means an activity that is done for enjoyment.

Alternative Expressions

The puppy slept soundly after its playtime.

Meaning: This means a particular young dog had a good time playing during its playtime and then went to sleep deeply and peacefully.

Choice of Words: The puppy specifically refers to a young dog that is being talked about. Slept means the puppy is in a state of rest with eyes closed and is not awake. Soundly means the puppy is sleeping deeply and peacefully. After indicates that the sleeping happened following the playtime. Playtime refers to a specific period of time when the puppy engaged in physical or mental exercise for enjoyment.

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