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surprise

Pronunciation: [sərˈpraɪz]

Word

Learn how to use surprise in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “emotions”

(noun) a feeling you get when something unexpected happens. It can be a happy feeling or a shocked feeling depending on the situation. Like when your friend throws you a surprise birthday party!

Example

The surprise party made her very happy and she felt loved.

Example

He was not excited about the surprise; he preferred to know what was happening.

Example

Have you ever had a surprise party thrown for you?

Context: “emotions”

(verb) to make someone feel sudden excitement or shock by doing something unexpected. It's like when you jump out from behind a door to make someone laugh.

Example

I love to surprise my friends with small gifts on their birthdays.

Example

I didn't mean to surprise her; I wanted her to know I was coming.

Example

How do you plan to surprise your mom on Mother's Day?

How to pronounce surprise

Pronunciation: [sərˈpraɪz]

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