The old dog slept soundly all day.

Meaning: This means that the old dog was sleeping deeply for the whole day.

Choice of Words: Old means having lived or existed for a long time. Dog is a common household pet, known for its loyalty and playful nature. Slept means to be in a state of rest with the eyes closed. Soundly means in a deep or peaceful sleep. All means the entire or whole period of time. Day is the period of time from sunrise to sunset. When you put them together, the sentence tells you that the dog, who has lived for a long time, was in a state of deep sleep for the entire period of time from sunrise to sunset.

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