Families gather around the fireplace for warmth.
Meaning: This sentence describes how families come together near a fire to feel warm and comfortable. It's like saying, Families come together near the fire to feel warm and cozy.
Choice of Words: The noun families refers to groups of people related by blood or marriage. Gather means to come together in one place. Fireplace is a structure built to contain a fire, often used for heating or cooking. Warmth is a pleasant feeling of heat.
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