The children played outside.

Meaning: This sentence is describing young people who are engaging in an activity for fun in an area that is not inside a building.

Choice of Words: Children are young people, usually under the age of 18. Played is the past tense of the verb play, which means to engage in an activity for enjoyment. Outside means not inside a building or enclosed area.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• The children played outside until the sun went down.
• Children played happily outside.
• Children played outside happily.
• The children played outside happily.
• The happy children played outside in the sunshine.
• Children played outside after school.
• Children played joyfully outside.
• Children played outside during break.
• Children laughed and played outside.
• Children played outside park.