The party lasted until the moon hung high in the sky.

Meaning: This means that the party continued until late at night.

Choice of Words: The word lasted means to continue for a period of time. Until is a preposition used to indicate a point in time or an event that marks the end of something. Hung means to be suspended in the air or to be attached to something.

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The party went on and on until the moon was shining brightly in the night sky.

Meaning: This means that the party continued for a long time, until the moon was shining brightly in the night sky. It's like saying, The party lasted for a long time, until it was late at night and the moon was shining.

Choice of Words: Party means a gathering of people for entertainment, like a birthday party or a dance party. Went on means to continue for a period of time. Moon is the natural satellite that orbits Earth. Shining means to emit light. Brightly means with a lot of light. Night sky is the sky that you see at night.

The party didn't end until the moon was way up in the air.

Meaning: This means that the party continued for a long time, until the moon was high in the sky. It's like saying, The party went on for a long time, until the moon was very high in the sky.

Choice of Words: Party means a gathering of people for entertainment, like a birthday party or a dance party. Didn't end means to stop happening or existing. Moon is the natural satellite that orbits Earth. Way means a long distance. Up means in a higher position. Air is the mixture of gases that surrounds the Earth.

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