Meaning & Definition of Surprise in English
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Surprise
/sərpraɪz/
noun
1. The astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
synonym:
- surprise
2. A sudden unexpected event
synonym:
- surprise
3. The act of surprising someone
synonym:
- surprise,
- surprisal
verb
1. Cause to be surprised
- "The news really surprised me"
synonym:
- surprise
2. Come upon or take unawares
- "She surprised the couple"
- "He surprised an interesting scene"
synonym:
- surprise
3. Attack by storm
- Attack suddenly
synonym:
- storm,
- surprise
Examples of using
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What a surprise!
What a surprise to bump into you here!