The baby slept through the night.

Meaning: This means the baby didn't wake up at all during the night.

Choice of Words: The word through means across or during the whole of something. When you combine it with night, it means the baby slept during the entire night without waking up.

Alternative Expressions

The little one slumbered throughout the evening.

Meaning: This means that the baby was asleep for the entire evening without waking up.

Choice of Words: Little one is a term of endearment for a baby. Slumbered is a more formal word for slept, which means to be in a state of rest with your eyes closed. Throughout the evening means during the entire evening.

The infant rested peacefully all night long.

Meaning: This means that the baby was asleep for the entire night without waking up and was not disturbed.

Choice of Words: Infant is a formal word for a baby. Rested is a more formal word for slept, which means to be in a state of rest with your eyes closed. Peacefully means without any disturbance. All night long means during the entire night.

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