He heard a sound at night.

Meaning: This sentence describes an event where someone becomes aware of a sound during the night.

Choice of Words: Heard means to perceive something through the ears. Sound is a type of wave that travels through the air and can be heard. Night is the period of darkness between sunset and sunrise. When you put them together, it means you perceived a wave of vibration with your ears during the time of darkness.

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• The child heard a loud sound.
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