He hid in the dense forest nearby.

Meaning: This sentence describes the boy's attempt to avoid being caught by hiding in a thick forest near the school.

Choice of Words: The word hid implies concealment or secrecy, while dense describes the thickness or compactness of the forest. Nearby indicates the proximity of the forest to the boy's location.

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He concealed himself within the verdant woodland in close proximity.

Meaning: This means someone is hiding in a forest that is very close to where you are. It's like saying, He is hiding in the forest that is right next to us.

Choice of Words: Concealed is a more formal word for hid. Verdant means green and lush. Woodland is another word for forest. Close proximity means very near. When you put them together, "He concealed himself within the verdant woodland in close proximity" means the person is hiding in a green and lush forest that is very close to where the speaker is.

He secreted himself in the thick undergrowth not far from here.

Meaning: This means someone is hiding in a dense area of bushes and plants that is close to where you are. It's like saying, He is hiding in the bushes that are near us.

Choice of Words: Secreted is another word for hid that means to keep something secret or hidden. Thick undergrowth is a dense area of bushes and other plants that is difficult to see through. Not far from here means close to the speaker. When you put them together, "He secreted himself in the thick undergrowth not far from here" means the person is hiding in a dense area of bushes and plants that is close to where the speaker is.

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