Surprise

Pronunciation: /sərˈpraɪz/

Surprise (noun)

  1. something that happens suddenly and is not expected.
  2. a feeling you get when something unexpected happens.

Examples

  • The party was a complete surprise for everyone.
  • Finding the keys in the drawer was a surprise.

Common collocations: pleasant surprise, unexpected surprise, big surprise, express surprise, genuine surprise

Surprise (verb)

  1. to make someone feel shocked or amazed by doing something unexpected.

Examples

  • The magician surprised the audience with his tricks.
  • Her sudden visit surprised everyone at the office.

Synonyms of Surprise

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Surprise

  • When something is anticipated.
  • When events are foreseeable.