surprise — an unexpected or astonishing event, fact, or thing
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an unexpected or astonishing event, fact, or thing
Pronunciation (IPA): /sərˈpraɪz/
Example Sentences
- My cat's surprise gift was a dead mouse on my pillow.
- The biggest surprise was finding my keys in the refrigerator.
- Don't surprise me while I'm drinking hot coffee!
surprise
NOUN[/sərˈpraɪz/]
an unexpected or astonishing event, fact, or thing
When she opened the box expecting a cake, a puppy suddenly jumped out and surprised her completely.
When the balloon pops, wide eyes arise in sudden surprise.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'surprendre' meaning 'to overtake or catch unawares,' derived from Latin 'super-' (over) and 'prendere' (to take or seize).
Breakdown
sur- (over) + -prise (from prendere, to take) = surprise
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat's surprise gift was a dead mouse on my pillow.”
“The biggest surprise was finding my keys in the refrigerator.”
“Don't surprise me while I'm drinking hot coffee!”
“It was no surprise that he failed the test without studying.”
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