They laughed loudly at the funny joke.

Meaning: They made a lot of noise because they found the joke very funny.

Choice of Words: Laughed is the past tense of the verb laugh, which means to make a sound expressing amusement or joy. Loudly means making a lot of noise. Joke is a story or statement that is intended to make people laugh.

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The joke was so funny, they couldn't help but laugh loudly.

Meaning: This means that the joke was so funny that someone couldn't stop themselves from laughing out loud.

Choice of Words: Joke means something said or done to make people laugh. Funny means causing laughter. Couldn't help but means that they had no choice but to do something. Laugh means to make a sound with your mouth and body when you find something funny. Loudly means making a lot of noise. When you put them together, "The joke was so funny, they couldn't help but laugh loudly" means that the joke was so funny that someone couldn't control their laughter and had to laugh out loud.

Their laughter was loud and hearty as they enjoyed the hilarious joke.

Meaning: This means that someone really liked the joke and laughed very loudly and happily.

Choice of Words: Laughter means the act of laughing. Loud means making a lot of noise. Hearty means full of energy and enthusiasm. Enjoyed means to like or appreciate something. Hilarious means very funny. Joke means something said or done to make people laugh. When you put them together, "Their laughter was loud and hearty as they enjoyed the hilarious joke" means that someone laughed very loudly and enthusiastically because they liked the funny joke.

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