The bird flew away as the cat approached.

Meaning: As the cat moved nearer, the bird took to the air and moved to a different location.

Choice of Words: Flew describes the movement of a bird using its wings, while away indicates a direction or distance from a specific point. Approached means to come closer to something.

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