The cat watched the mouse cautiously from the window.

Meaning: This sentence describes the cat's careful observation of the mouse from a safe distance.

Choice of Words: Watched is a verb that means to look at something or someone with attention. Cautiously is an adverb that means with care and attention to potential danger. From is a preposition that means starting at a particular point.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• The cat cautiously crept up on the mouse.
• The cat cautiously crept up to the mouse.
• Mouse cautiously approached cat.
• The cat crept near the mouse cautiously.
• The cat cautiously approached the mouse, wanting to catch it.
• The bird watched cautiously from a branch.
• The mouse cautiously emerged.
• Mouse peeked out cautiously.
• Mouse peeked out of hole cautiously.
• Mouse peeped out cautiously.