The snow covered the ground like a blanket.

Meaning: The snow spread or lay over the surface of the earth similar to or resembling a soft, thick piece of cloth used for keeping warm in bed.

Choice of Words: Covered means to spread or lay something over something else. Ground is the surface of the earth. Like means similar to or resembling. Blanket is a soft, thick piece of cloth used for keeping warm in bed.

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