I often read a book before I sleep.

Meaning: This means that the person has a habit of reading a book before they go to bed.

Choice of Words: Often is an adverb that means something happens frequently or regularly. Before means something occurs earlier in time than something else. Sleep means a state of rest for the body and mind.

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I frequently peruse a tome prior to slumber.

Meaning: This sentence means the same as the first sentence, but it uses more formal language.

Choice of Words: The word "frequently" means that you do something often. "Peruse" means to read something carefully. A "tome" is a large book. "Prior to" means that something happens earlier in time than something else. "Slumber" is a formal word for sleep.

I like to crack open a book and get lost in its pages before I hit the hay.

Meaning: This sentence means that you enjoy reading books before you go to sleep.

Choice of Words: The phrase "crack open a book" means to start reading a book. "Get lost in its pages" means to become so engrossed in a book that you forget about everything else. "Hit the hay" is a slang expression for going to sleep.

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