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I stayed up all night working, but you were asleep the entire time.

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Narrator

I stayed up all night working, but you were asleep the entire time.

Study notes

How to use in different contexts

Giving Advice

Don't stay up all night working; get enough sleep.

Describing Habits

I often pull all-nighters to meet deadlines, while my roommate sleeps soundly.

Asking About Others

Did you stay up late last night, too?

Sharing Hypotheticals

If I hadn't stayed up all night, I wouldn't be so tired now.

Rephrased versions

Formal

I worked throughout the night, while you remained asleep.

Casual

I was up all night working, but you were out cold.

Simpler English

I worked late, but you slept the whole time.

Phrases to learn

stayed up all night

Remained awake the entire night.

asleep the entire time

Unconscious and sleeping for the whole duration.