Cat jumped back, startled by the noise.

Meaning: The cat is surprised by the noise and quickly jumps away.

Choice of Words: Jumped means to move quickly off the ground into the air. Startled means to be suddenly shocked or surprised. Noise is a vibration that travels through the air and can be heard.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• Loud noise startled sleeping cat.
• The loud noise startled the little bird.
• The loud noise had startled the bird badly.
• A sudden noise startled the hider, breaking the silence.
• Pedestrians jumped, startled.
• The loud sound startled the resting cat.
• The driver was startled.
• Round object whizzes by startled pedestrian.
• Dog was startled and felt scared.
• The loud siren startled the sleeping people.