The baby cried softly.

Meaning: This sentence is describing a baby that is making a lot of noise because it is crying.

Choice of Words: The word "baby" is a young child. The word "cried" is a sound that babies make when they are sad or upset. The word "softly" means with a low volume.

Alternative Expressions

The little one let out a soft whimper.

Meaning: This means the same as the first example, that the baby is making a quiet noise because they are sad or uncomfortable. It's like saying, The baby is making a soft, sad sound because they need a diaper change.

Choice of Words: Little one is another way to say baby or young child. Let out means to release or express something. Whimper means to make a low, soft sound expressing sadness or discomfort. When you put them together, "The little one let out a soft whimper" means that the baby made a quiet, sad sound.

The infant emitted a gentle cry.

Meaning: This also means the same as the first two examples, that the baby is making a quiet noise because they are sad or uncomfortable. It's like saying, The baby is making a soft, sad sound because they are sleepy.

Choice of Words: Infant is another word for baby or young child. Emitted means to send out or release something. Gentle cry means a soft, quiet sound expressing sadness or discomfort. When you put them together, "The infant emitted a gentle cry" means that the baby made a quiet, sad sound.

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