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 surprise surprise /səˈpraɪz/

noun

  1. () The astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you  ( surprise )
    the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
      The unexpected gift took her by surprise, leaving her speechless.
    The unexpected gift took her by surprise, leaving her speechless.
  2. () A sudden unexpected event  ( surprise )
    a sudden unexpected event
      She planned a surprise party for her best friend's birthday.
    She planned a surprise party for her best friend's birthday.
  3. The act of surprising someone  ( surprisal , surprise )
    the act of surprising someone

verb

  1. () Cause to be surprised  ( surprise )
    cause to be surprised
     The news really surprised me
    The news really surprised me
  2. () Come upon or take unawares  ( surprise )
    come upon or take unawares
     She surprised the couple
    She surprised the couple
     He surprised an interesting scene
    He surprised an interesting scene
  3. Attack by storm; attack suddenly  ( storm , surprise )
    attack by storm; attack suddenly