The old dog slept in the backyard.

Meaning: This sentence is describing where and how the dog was resting.

Choice of Words: Backyard is the area of land behind a house. Slept means to be in a state of rest with your eyes closed. Old means someone or something that has lived for a long time.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• The old dog sleeps in the backyard.
• The old dog slept peacefully in the warm sun.
• The old dog slept soundly on the rug.
• The old dog slept soundly on the porch.
• The old dog slept soundly on the warm rug.
• The old dog slept peacefully on the porch.
• The old dog slept soundly on the soft bed.
• The old dog slept soundly on the couch.
• The old dog slept peacefully on the soft bed.
• The old dog slept soundly all day.