The young boy was told to go to sleep.

Meaning: An adult instructed a young male child to rest and close his eyes.

Choice of Words: Young means someone who is not yet an adult, usually between the ages of 13 and 19. Boy is a male child. Told means to communicate something to someone using words. Sleep is the state of being unconscious and resting.

Alternative Expressions

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