CEFR A1

surprise

noun, verb

Meaning

Something that is not expected or is sudden.

Examples

The party was a complete surprise.
He got a surprise visit from his old friend.

Synonyms: shock, astonishment, amazement, bewilderment

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surprise (A1)

noun, verb

Pronunciation: /sərˈpraɪz/

Definition

Something that is not expected or is sudden.

Examples

The party was a complete surprise.
He got a surprise visit from his old friend.
What a nice surprise to see you here!

How to Use surprise

surprise someone with something (prepositional phrase): To give someone an unexpected gift or event. — "She surprised him with a new watch."
to one's surprise (idiom): Used to show that something unexpected happened. — "To my surprise, he agreed to help."
surprise attack (collocation): An attack that happens suddenly and without warning. — "The enemy launched a surprise attack."

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