The loud noise had startled the bird badly.

Meaning: The loud noise caused the bird to feel very scared.

Choice of Words: The word Startled means to cause sudden surprise or fear. The word Badly means in a very negative or harmful way.

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The deafening roar had terrified the bird tremendously.

Meaning: This means the bird was extremely scared by the very loud sound. It was so frightened that it was probably shaking or trying to hide.

Choice of Words: Deafening means a very loud sound that can damage hearing. Roar refers to a loud, deep sound, like that of a lion or thunder. Terrified means to make someone extremely scared or frightened. Tremendously indicates that the bird was very frightened.

The sudden clamor had spooked the bird greatly.

Meaning: This means the bird was very frightened by the unexpected loud noise. It was so scared that it probably tried to run away or hide.

Choice of Words: Sudden means something that happens unexpectedly or without warning. Clamor refers to a loud, confused noise made by a group of people or animals. Spooked means to scare or frighten someone, often making them run away. Greatly indicates that the bird was very frightened.

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