They huddled together for warmth and comfort.

Meaning: The ants gathered closely together to feel warm and content.

Choice of Words: Huddled means to crowd or gather closely together. Together means in the same place or at the same time. Warmth is the quality of being warm or comfortable. Comfort is a state of feeling relaxed and content.

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The children huddled under the blanket for warmth.

Meaning: This means that the children were cold, so they got under a blanket to feel better.

Choice of Words: Children are young people. Under means beneath something. Blanket is a soft cloth that you put over yourself to keep warm. Warmth means the feeling of being cozy and protected from the cold. When you put them all together, "The children huddled under the blanket for warmth" means that the children got close to each other under a blanket to feel warm.

The animals huddled together in the den for protection.

Meaning: This means that the animals were scared, so they got close to each other in their den to feel safer.

Choice of Words: Animals are living things that are not human. Den is a place where animals live. Protection means to keep safe from harm. When you put them all together, "The animals huddled together in the den for protection" means that the animals got close to each other in their den to stay safe.

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