The children played happily for hours.

Meaning: The young people took part in a game or activity for enjoyment in a way that showed they were pleased or content for periods of time, each lasting sixty minutes.

Choice of Words: Children are young people. Played means to take part in a game or activity for enjoyment. Happily means in a way that shows you are pleased or content. Hours are periods of time, each lasting sixty minutes.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

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• The child played with the toy happily for hours.
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