surprised

Pronunciation: /sɚˈpɹaɪzd/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B1 — Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb cause to be surprised
  2. verb come upon or take unawares
  3. verb attack by storm; attack suddenly

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Synonyms

surprise

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
affect
Narrower (hyponyms)
shock, catch, amaze, flabbergast, explode a bombshell

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