The children ran and played in the garden.

Meaning: This sentence describes the actions of the children, who were moving quickly and engaging in a game or activity for fun in the garden.

Choice of Words: Ran is the past tense of the verb Run, which means to move quickly by putting one foot in front of the other. Played means to take part in an activity for enjoyment, especially a game or sport.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• The children ran and jumped and played all day long.
• Children played hide-and-seek in garden.
• The children played hide-and-seek in the garden.
• Children played in the garden, laughing and running through the flowers.
• Children laughed and played in the garden.
• Children laughed joyfully as they played hide-and-seek in the garden.
• The children laughed and played in the garden.
• Children played hide-and-seek garden laughed.
• Children ran and played amidst the colorful blooms.
• Children ran and played on green grass.