The bird frantically flapped its wings, trying to escape.

Meaning: The bird moved its wings very quickly in an attempt to get away from the cat.

Choice of Words: Frantically is an adverb that describes the manner in which something is done in a wild or desperate way. Flapped is a verb that means to move one's wings or arms up and down quickly. Escape is a verb that means to get away from a place or situation.

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• Bird flapped its wings to fly high.
• It flapped its wings and soared into the sky.
• The bird's wings flapped rhythmically as it flew.
• The squirrel scampered up the tree, trying to escape the dog.
• The mouse dodged and weaved, trying to escape the cat's grasp.
• The fish flopped around in the net, trying to escape.
• The mouse darted under a bush, trying to escape.
• The fox was trying to escape from a hunter.
• Wolf searched everywhere frantically.
• The boy searched frantically for the lost bill.