Mother deer watched over sleeping fawn.

Meaning: A female parent of a type of animal with antlers looked carefully above or higher than a young deer in a state of rest with eyes closed.

Choice of Words: Mother is a female parent. Deer is a type of animal with antlers. Watched means to look at something carefully. Over means above or higher than something. Sleeping means in a state of rest with eyes closed. Fawn is a young deer.

Alternative Expressions

Doe watched over her sleeping baby.

Meaning: This sentence is saying the same thing as the first sentence, but it uses different words.

Choice of Words: Doe is another name for a female deer, and baby is a general term for a young animal. Watched over means to keep an eye on something or someone to make sure they are safe.

The mama deer kept a close eye on her little one as it napped.

Meaning: This sentence is saying the same thing as the first two sentences, but it uses more descriptive language.

Choice of Words: Mama deer is another way to say mother deer, and little one is a term of endearment for a young animal. Kept a close eye means to pay close attention to something or someone.

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