The boy laughed loudly at the funny joke.

Meaning: This sentence describes the boy's reaction to the joke, which was to laugh loudly because he found it amusing.

Choice of Words: Laughed means to make sounds expressing amusement or joy. Loudly means in a noisy or boisterous manner. Funny means causing laughter or amusement. Together, "laughed loudly at the funny joke" describes the boy's reaction to the joke.

Alternative Expressions

The boy chuckled heartily at the amusing jest.

Meaning: This sentence tells us that the boy found the joke very funny and he couldn't help but laugh, even though he tried to keep it quiet.

Choice of Words: **Chuckled** means to laugh softly or quietly. **Heartily** means with a lot of feeling or emotion. **Amusing** means something that is funny or makes you laugh. **Jest** is another word for joke.

The boy roared with laughter at the hilarious quip.

Meaning: This sentence tells us that the boy found the joke so funny that he couldn't stop laughing. He laughed so loudly that it sounded like a roar.

Choice of Words: **Roared** means to laugh very loudly or with a lot of energy. **Laughter** is the act of laughing. **Hilarious** means very funny or amusing. **Quip** is another word for joke.

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