The cat quietly crept up on the sleeping mouse.

Meaning: This sentence describes a cat moving very slowly and carefully towards a mouse that is asleep.

Choice of Words: Quietly means to make little or no noise. Crept means to move slowly and carefully. Sleeping means in a state of rest with the eyes closed.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

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