Put on pajamas.

Meaning: This means to get dressed in your sleeping clothes.

Choice of Words: Put means to place or set something in a particular position. On means to be in contact with the top or outer surface of something. Pajamas are loose, comfortable clothing worn for sleeping. "Put on pajamas" means to wear pajamas.

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Change into your pajamas.

Meaning: This means to take off your clothes and put on your clothes that you sleep in.

Choice of Words: Change means to switch from one thing to another. Into means to move from one thing to another. Pajamas are the clothes you wear to sleep. When you put them together, "Change into your pajamas" is a clear instruction asking someone to take off their current clothes and put on their sleepwear.

Get ready for bed.

Meaning: This means to do everything you need to do before you go to sleep, like brush your teeth, put on your pajamas, and get into bed.

Choice of Words: Get means to obtain or acquire something. Ready means to be prepared for something. Bed is the place where you sleep. When you put them together, "Get ready for bed" is a general instruction asking someone to prepare for going to sleep.

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