The children ran and played until they were exhausted.

Meaning: This means the children were very tired because they had been running and playing for a long time.

Choice of Words: Ran is the past tense of run, which means to move quickly by putting one foot in front of the other. Played is the past tense of play, which means to have fun or engage in a game or activity. Exhausted means very tired.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• The child played until exhausted.
• They played until they were tired and cold.
• The children played in the park until they were tired.
• The dog chased the ball until it was exhausted.
• The dog chased the ball until he was exhausted.
• The snowball fight lasted for hours, until everyone was exhausted.
• We played tag and hide-and-seek until we were tired.
• The children played in the snow until their cheeks were rosy.
• We were exhausted, but the view was worth it.
• He ran and ran until he was far away.