The puppy chased the ball around the yard.

Meaning: This sentence describes a puppy running after a ball in a circular motion within an outdoor area near a house.

Choice of Words: Chased is a verb that means to run after something in order to catch it or prevent it from getting away. Around is a preposition that indicates movement in a circular or looping direction. Yard is a noun that refers to an outdoor area surrounding a house.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• The playful puppy chased the ball around the yard.
• The playful puppy chased the ball across the yard.
• Playful dog chased ball around the yard.
• The dog chased the ball around the yard.
• They chased a ball around the yard.
• The playful puppy chased the rolling ball around the backyard.
• The puppy wagged its tail excitedly as it ran around the yard.
• The playful puppy bounced excitedly around the yard.
• The playful puppy ran around the yard.
• The playful puppy bounced around the yard with glee.