Definition and meaning of English word "surprise"
surprise
/sərˈpraɪz/
How to use
The word 'surprise' is often used in everyday conversations to express unexpected events or reactions. For example, 'I was surprised by the news.' It's worth noting that 'surprise' can be both a noun and a verb, and its usage may vary depending on the context. A common mistake learners make is using 'surprise' as a verb with the wrong preposition, for instance, 'I surprised at the news' instead of 'I was surprised by the news'.
🇬🇧 English
surprise
Example
It was a surprise to find out I owed twice as much as I thought I did.
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Common phrases
- a surprise party— a party organized to surprise someone
- surprise attack— an unexpected military attack
- what a surprise— an expression used to show surprise or unexpectedness
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Frequency rank: #1371 in English
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What does the English word "surprise" mean?▼
The English word "surprise" means "surprise" in English.
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