Hours passed as she played joyfully.

Meaning: This sentence means that she spent a long time playing and having fun.

Choice of Words: Hours are units of time, and passed means that they went by. Joyfully describes the feeling of happiness and enjoyment she experienced while playing.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

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