The child slept soundly despite the loud noises.

Meaning: The child was able to sleep deeply even though there were loud noises.

Choice of Words: Despite means in spite of or even though something else is happening. Loud means making a lot of noise. Soundly means in a deep sleep, without waking up.

Alternative Expressions

The child was fast asleep, even with all the racket.

Meaning: This means the same as the first sentence, but it uses different words to describe the child's sleep and the noises.

Choice of Words: Fast asleep means sleeping very deeply. Racket means a lot of noise or disturbance.

The child snoozed through the din.

Meaning: This means that the child was able to sleep even though there was a lot of noise around them.

Choice of Words: Snoozed means to sleep lightly or for a short period of time. Din means a loud and confused noise.

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