Meaning & Definition of word "Surprise"
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Surprise
/sərˈpraɪz/
noun:
- 1. a feeling of shock or astonishment caused by something unexpected.
- Example: The surprise at the party left her speechless.
- 2. an unexpected event that causes astonishment.
- Example: The surprise was revealed when he opened the box.
- 3. an act of surprising someone.
- Example: They planned a surprise for her birthday.
verb:
- 1. to take someone unawares.
- Example: He was surprised by the sudden rain.
- 2. to cause someone to feel astonishment.
- Example: The news of their engagement surprised everyone.
Etymology
Middle English, from Old French 'surprendre', meaning 'to take over, seize; take by surprise'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
surprise party:
A party organized as a surprise.
surprise ending:
An unexpected conclusion to a story.
surprise visit:
An unannounced visit.
Related Words
astonish:
To fill with sudden wonder.
unexpected:
Not expected.
reveal:
To make something known that was previously hidden.
Slang Meanings of surprise
Meaning: Gotcha
Example Sentence: When she walked in, I was like, 'Gotcha!'
Meaning: Plot twist
Example Sentence: The movie had a serious plot twist that left everyone surprised.