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surprise

surprise

Meaning of surprise

unexpected reaction

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British English/səˈpraɪz/
American English/sərˈpraɪz/
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surprise belongs to the topic "Emotions and Feelings". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

surpriseÜberraschung
familyFamilie
parentsEltern
momMama
dadPapa
childKind
childrenKinder

surprise synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between surprise / amazement / startlement / shock / wonder / delight

A
🇬🇧English
amazement

A strong, often positive form of surprise emphasizing amazement or astonishment.

B2Often

To their amazement, the magician vanished.

S
🇬🇧English
startlement

A brief, sudden surprise that often causes a physical reflex (a startle); lighter and shorter than 'surprise'.

B2Rarely

The sudden clap of thunder caused a startlement.

🇬🇧English

A very strong, often negative and distressing reaction to something unexpected; can imply trauma or serious upset.

B1Very Often

She was in shock after hearing the news.

🇬🇧English

A feeling of admiration or curious interest, often positive; less about mere surprise and more about awe or curiosity.

A2Very Often

She watched the sunrise with wonder.

🇬🇧English

A very positive feeling of pleasure or satisfaction, often from something pleasant or surprisingly good.

A2Very Often

She opened the present with delight.

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How to pronounce surprise and what this word means

surprise means surprise. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce surprise

/səˈpraɪz/

surprise translation

surprise

surprise transcription

/səˈpraɪz/, /sərˈpraɪz/

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surprise meaning: what does it mean?

unexpected reaction

surprise pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

surprise is pronounced as /səˈpraɪz/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Is surprise part of Emotions and Feelings vocabulary?

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Is surprise part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?

Yes, surprise can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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