They grew closer together.

Meaning: This sentence describes two or more people developing a stronger bond or relationship through their shared experience of playing a video game together.

Choice of Words: Grew is the past tense of grow, which can mean to increase in size or develop. Closer means nearer in space, time, or relationship. Together means in the company of another or others.

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They became closer friends.

Meaning: This means that the two people became more friendly over time. It's like saying, They started spending more time together and enjoying each other's company more.

Choice of Words: They refers to two or more people. Became means to change or develop into something. Closer means to be near or nearer in space or relationship. Friends means people who like and trust each other. When you put them together, "They became closer friends" means that the two people became more friendly over time.

They got to know each other better.

Meaning: This means that the two people learned more about each other over time. It's like saying, They spent more time talking and sharing their thoughts and feelings, so they understood each other better.

Choice of Words: They refers to two or more people. Got means to obtain or acquire something. Know means to be aware of or understand something. Each other means one another. Better means to a greater degree or extent. When you put them together, "They got to know each other better" means that the two people learned more about each other over time.

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