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- pronunciation:
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- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word History, Word Builder, Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
surprises, surprising, surprised |
| definition 1: |
to catch (someone or something) off guard; act upon without giving any warning.
He surprised her with a kiss.The blizzard surprised the whole town.- similar words:
- amaze, catch, startle
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| definition 2: |
to cause a feeling of wonder in; amaze.
Vicky's ability in chess surprised us.- synonyms:
- amaze, astonish, astound, bowl over
- similar words:
- awe, floor, shock, stagger, startle, stun
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| related words: |
alarm, astonish, astound, bowl over, dazzle, overtake, scare |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the act of surprising.
We are planning a big surprise for my mother on Mother's Day. |
| definition 2: |
the state of being surprised, astonished, or struck with wonder.
He could not hide his surprise at seeing his old enemy after so many years.- synonyms:
- amazement, astonishment
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| definition 3: |
that which brings about such a state.
Winning the lottery was a surprise. |
| definition 4: |
something that happens that is not expected.
Tell me what your plan is because I hate surprises.- similar words:
- twist
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| related words: |
wonder |
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| derivations: |
surprisedly (adv.), surpriser (n.) |
When it entered the English language from early French, surprise meant "to overtake."
Word Builder: surprise +
- surprised:
showing surprise.
- surprising:
causing surprise.
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