The child skipped merrily through the park, laughing and playing.

Meaning: A young person between the ages of infancy and puberty moved lightly and quickly by hopping on one foot through a public area with trees, grass, and often a playground while making a sound of amusement or joy and engaging in an activity for enjoyment or recreation.

Choice of Words: Child is a young person, especially one between the ages of infancy and puberty. Skipped means to move lightly and quickly by hopping on one foot. Merrily means happily or cheerfully. Park is a public area with trees, grass, and often a playground. Laughing means making a sound of amusement or joy. Playing means engaging in an activity for enjoyment or recreation.

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Related Expressions

• The child skipped merrily through the park.
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