Start and Startled

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

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Startled is a synonym for start. In some cases you can replace term "Startled" with "Start", this verbs are similar.

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

Startled adjective - Excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement.

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Start is a synonym for startled. Sometimes you can use "Start" instead a verb "Startled".

Nearby Words: start, startle, startling, startler

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