He played until he was tired.

Meaning: The boy continued playing until he felt weary.

Choice of Words: Until means up to the time when something happens. Tired means feeling weary or exhausted.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

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• We played tag until we were tired.
• We played tag and hide-and-seek until we were tired.
• The children played in the park until they were tired.
• The dog chased the ball until it got tired and stopped.
• The dog chased the ball until it was tired.
• Dog chased squirrel through park, until tired.
• The children played outside until the sun went down.
• She played outside until the sun set.
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