The cat stirred slightly, then settled back to sleep.

Meaning: The cat moved a little bit, then went back to sleeping.

Choice of Words: Stirred means to move slightly or fidget. Slightly means to a small degree or extent. Settled means to become established or fixed in a place or position. Sleep is a state of rest for the body and mind.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• Cat stirs slightly, then sleeps on.
• Look left, then right, then cross.
• They settled down for a peaceful night's sleep.
• Cat drank the water and then curled up to sleep.
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• The pasta was cooked al dente, with a slightly firm texture.
• Mouth opened slightly.
• Then he went back to searching.
• Birds chirped, cat stirred from sleep.
• Cat went back to sleep.