The family gathers around the fireplace for warmth.

Meaning: A group of people related to each other come together in one place in a circle or on all sides of a place in a room where a fire is built for the quality of being warm.

Choice of Words: Family is a group of people related to each other. Gathers means to come together in one place. Around means in a circle or on all sides of something. Fireplace is a place in a room where a fire is built. Warmth is the quality of being warm.

Alternative Expressions

The family huddles around the fireplace to keep warm.

Meaning: This means that the family members come close together near the fireplace to stay warm and comfortable.

Choice of Words: Huddles means to come close together and make oneself as small as possible, usually for warmth or protection. Keep warm means to stay warm and comfortable.

The family snuggles around the fireplace to get warm.

Meaning: This means that the family members cuddle or nestle close together near the fireplace to become warm and comfortable.

Choice of Words: Snuggles means to cuddle or nestle close together, usually for warmth or comfort. Get warm means to become warm and comfortable.

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