The cat purrs softly.

Meaning: This sentence describes a cat that is happy and relaxed. It is making a soft, gentle sound called a purr.

Choice of Words: Purrs is the sound that a cat makes when it is content or happy. Softly means quietly or gently. When you put them together, "The cat purrs softly" means that the cat is making a quiet, contented sound.

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