The mouse escaped from the cat.

Meaning: This sentence describes a situation where a small rodent that is often found in homes and other buildings is getting away from a place or situation, especially one that is dangerous or unpleasant, away from a common name for a small, furry animal that is often kept as a pet.

Choice of Words: Mouse is a small rodent that is often found in homes and other buildings. Escaped means to get away from a place or situation, especially one that is dangerous or unpleasant. From means away from a particular place or person. Cat is a common name for a small, furry animal that is often kept as a pet.

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The mouse ran away from the cat.

Meaning: This means that the mouse was able to get away from the cat that was chasing it by running quickly. It's like saying, The mouse was able to run faster than the cat and get to safety.

Choice of Words: Ran means to move quickly on your feet. Away means to create distance from the current location or to move from the speaker. Cat is a type of animal that is known for its hunting skills. When you put them together, "The mouse ran away from the cat" tells a story about a mouse that was able to get away from a cat that was trying to catch it.

The mouse got away from the cat.

Meaning: This means that the mouse was able to get away from the cat that was chasing it. It's like saying, The mouse was able to find a way to escape from the cat and get to safety.

Choice of Words: Got means to obtain or acquire something. Away means to create distance from the current location or to move from the speaker. Cat is a type of animal that is known for its hunting skills. When you put them together, "The mouse got away from the cat" tells a story about a mouse that was able to get away from a cat that was trying to catch it.

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