The teddy bear watched over Baby all night.

Meaning: This means that the teddy bear stayed awake all night to make sure Baby was safe.

Choice of Words: Watched means to look at someone or something carefully. Over means to be in a position of authority or protection. When you put them together, "Watched over" means to keep an eye on someone or something to make sure they are safe.

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The teddy bear guarded Baby throughout the night.

Meaning: This means that the teddy bear kept Baby safe and protected all night long.

Choice of Words: Guarded means to protect or keep someone safe. Throughout means during the entire time of something. Night means the time when it is dark outside.

The teddy bear kept a watchful eye on Baby the whole night.

Meaning: This means that the teddy bear stayed awake all night, watching over Baby and making sure Baby was safe.

Choice of Words: Kept means to continue to have or do something. Watchful means to be paying attention to something or someone. Eye means the part of the body that we see with. Whole means the entire amount of something. Night means the time when it is dark outside.

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