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| something startled them! |
to startle someone
We use this verb when we explain that we scared someone
unintentionally. Usually approaching them
from behind. Of course, some shocking
news can also startle someone.
examples
Ken startle Maria by tapping her on the shoulder in the
subway.
A noise outside startled Bob.
If you want to approach the cat, do not startle it or it
might scratch you.
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| A "startling book" for some. |
Tammy was startled by the sound of gunfire.
The news of his father's death startled Dominic.
The book "50 Shades of Grey" startled some
parents.
The adjectives for this word are startled and startling. The follow the same general patter for all --ing vs. --ed adjectives.
examples
I was quite startled.
The information in the document was startling.
The explosion was startling.
Greg was startled by the explosion.
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