The lighthouse keeper's family lived in a small cottage nearby.

Meaning: The lighthouse keeper's family lived in a small house that was close to the lighthouse.

Choice of Words: Family is a group of people who are related to each other. Cottage is a small, simple house. Nearby means close to a particular place.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

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