The boy slept soundly all night.

Meaning: The male child was in a state of rest for the mind and body in a deep and undisturbed manner for the whole of the period of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

Choice of Words: Boy means a male child. Slept means to be in a state of rest for the mind and body. Soundly means in a deep and undisturbed manner. All means the whole of. Night means the period of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

Alternative Expressions

The boy slumbered peacefully through the night.

Meaning: This means that the boy was sleeping very deeply and peacefully throughout the entire night, without any interruptions.

Choice of Words: The word "slumbered" is a more poetic way of saying "slept". It suggests a deep and restful sleep. "Peacefully" means without any worries or disturbances. "Through the night" means during the entire night, from beginning to end.

The boy drifted into a deep sleep and remained undisturbed until morning.

Meaning: This means that the boy fell asleep deeply and peacefully, and stayed asleep without any interruptions until the morning.

Choice of Words: The phrase "drifted into a deep sleep" suggests a gradual transition into a state of deep slumber. "Remained undisturbed" means that the boy was not woken up or bothered by anything. "Until morning" means until the time when daylight appears.

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