Be startled and Start

Related terms

Definitions of Be startled not found.

Start and be startled are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Start" instead a verb phrase "Be startled".

Start verb - To move suddenly and sharply (as in surprise).

Show all Definitions

Be startled and start are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Be startled" instead a verb "Start".

Nearby Words: started, startled, starting, starter, startup

Cite this Source

Start and Be startled. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 01, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/be_startled/start

Be startled & Start. N.p., 2016. Web. 01 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/be_startled/start>.

Start or Be startled. 2016. Accessed August 01, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/be_startled/start.

Google Ngram Viewer shows how "be startled" and "start" have occurred on timeline