word
Surprise
Sur-PRYZ
/sɜːrˈpraɪz/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
surprise
Dictionary meaning
The act of surprising someone.
Examples
- The news really surprised me.
- The relative surprised the couple with a visit.
Synonyms: surprisal
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