surprise
🇺🇸
/sərˈpraɪz/
🇬🇧
/səˈpraɪz/
noun
A2
something that happens unexpectedly
She likes to create surprises for others.
A2
a feeling when something unexpected happens
The news came as a surprise to everyone.
R
a method that involves unexpected actions
The element of surprise is crucial in their strategy.
verb
A2
to cause someone to feel unexpected
The announcement surprised everyone in the room.
R
to find or attack someone without expecting
We surprised the thief while he was stealing.
translation
something that happens unexpectedly; a feeling when something unexpected happens; a method that involves unexpected actions
to cause someone to feel unexpected; to find or attack someone without expecting
Word Forms
3rd Present
surprises
Past
surprised
Perfect
surprised
Progressive
surprising
Plural
surprises