The children splashed and played for hours.

Meaning: The children spent a long time playing and having fun in the puddles.

Choice of Words: Splashed means to scatter or throw liquid in drops or small amounts. Played means to engage in an activity for enjoyment or recreation. Hours is the plural form of hour, referring to a period of sixty minutes.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

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