surprise

Definition

  • n. the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
  • n. a sudden unexpected event
  • n. the act of surprising someone
  • v. cause to be surprised

Word forms

Past tense
surprised
Past participle
surprised
Third person singular
surprises
Present participle
surprising

Example sentences

  1. n.

    The surprise party was a big success and made her very happy.

  2. vt.

    I didn't mean to surprise you when I walked in unannounced.