The cat curled up and fell asleep on the couch.

Meaning: The cat made its body round, moved to a higher position, and went to sleep on the long, upholstered seat.

Choice of Words: The word curled means to bend or twist into a round shape. The word up means to move or be in a higher position. The word asleep means not awake. The word couch means a long, upholstered seat for several people. When we put them together, it means the cat bent or twisted its body into a round shape, moved to a higher position, and was not awake on the long, upholstered seat.

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