startle
Pronunciation change
Verb change
Plain form | Third-person singular | Past tense | Past participle | Present participle |
- (transitive & intransitive) If you are startled, you jump or move suddenly, often opening your eyes wide, because of a surprise.
- Synonym: surprise
- She thought she was alone, but was startled to hear someone behind her..
Noun change
- A startle is a surprise or a fright.
- The birthday boy had a startle when we screamed "Happy birthday" from behind him.
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