The ocean stretched far and wide.

Meaning: A large body of salt water extended or reached a great distance away and had a large distance from one side to the other.

Choice of Words: Ocean is a large body of salt water. Stretched means to extend or reach. Far means a great distance away. Wide means having a large distance from one side to the other.

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The ocean was very big and covered a lot of space.

Meaning: This means that the ocean was so large that it covered a long distance in all directions. It was so big that you couldn't see the other side.

Choice of Words: Ocean is a body of saltwater that covers a large part of the Earth's surface. Stretched means to make something longer or wider. Far means a long distance away from a particular point. Wide means having a large distance from one side to the other. When you put them together, "The ocean stretched far and wide" means that the ocean was very big and covered a lot of space.

The ocean was so big that it went on and on for a long time.

Meaning: This means that the ocean was so large that it seemed to go on forever. It was so big that you couldn't see the other side, and it would take a long time to travel across it.

Choice of Words: Ocean is a body of saltwater that covers a large part of the Earth's surface. Stretched means to make something longer or wider. Far means a long distance away from a particular point. Wide means having a large distance from one side to the other. On means continuing or happening. And means in addition to something else. On means continuing or happening. For means during a particular period of time. A means one. Long means lasting for a long time. Time means a period during which something happens or exists. When you put them together, "The ocean stretched far and wide" means that the ocean was so big that it went on and on for a long time.

The ocean was really big and covered a huge area.

Meaning: This means that the ocean was so large that it covered a very large space. It was so big that it would take a long time to travel across it.

Choice of Words: Ocean is a body of saltwater that covers a large part of the Earth's surface. Really means actually or in fact. Big means large in size or amount. Covered means to spread over or be on the surface of something. Huge means very large in size or amount. Area means a particular space or region. When you put them together, "The ocean stretched far and wide" means that the ocean was really big and covered a huge area.

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