The owl hooted softly in the night air.

Meaning: An owl made a quiet, deep sound in the air at night.

Choice of Words: Owl is a type of bird that is known for its large eyes and its ability to see in the dark. Hooted means to make a loud, deep sound. Softly means in a quiet or gentle manner. Night air is the air that is outside at night.

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The owl let out a soft hoot in the darkness.

Meaning: A nocturnal bird of prey, known as an owl, produced a gentle, quiet hooting sound during the night time.

Choice of Words: **Owl:** A nocturnal bird of prey known for its distinctive hooting call. **Let out:** Produced or emitted a sound. **Soft:** Gentle, quiet. **Hoot:** The distinctive sound made by an owl. **Darkness:** The absence of light, night time.

In the still of the night, the owl's gentle hooting filled the air.

Meaning: During the quiet and darkness of the night, the owl's soft hooting sound spread through the surrounding air.

Choice of Words: **Still:** Quiet, motionless. **Night:** The period of darkness between sunset and sunrise. **Owl's:** Belonging to an owl. **Gentle:** Soft, not harsh. **Hooting:** Making a low, resonant sound, like that of an owl. **Filled the air:** Permeated or occupied the surrounding space.

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