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How to Use "Surprise" with Example Sentences
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surprise
(n):
an unexpected event or news
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Used with adjectives:
"
It was a
total
surprise
to see my old friend.
"
(total, complete)
"
He had a
great
surprise
for his wife.
"
(great, big, huge, major, special)
"
The party was a
real
surprise
to the birthday girl.
"
(real, genuine)
"
What a
pleasant
surprise
to see you here.
"
(pleasant, nice, wonderful)
"
She had a
little
surprise
for her daughter.
"
(little)
Used with verbs:
"
I
have
a little
surprise
for you.
"
(have)
"
I
received
a big
surprise
when I arrived home.
"
(received, got)
"
He
spoiled
the
surprise
.
"
(spoiled, ruined)
"
That
was
a huge
surprise
to everyone.
"
(be: was/were, came as)
Used with nouns:
"
The band made a
surprise
appearance
.
"
(appearance, visit)
"
He threw his girlfriend a
surprise
party
.
"
(party)
"
They made a
surprise
announcement
at dinner.
"
(announcement)
"
There was a
surprise
attack
on the sleeping soldiers.
"
(attack)
"
It was a
surprise
win
for the team.
"
(win, victory, defeat, loss)
"
We have a
surprise
guest
tonight.
"
(guest)
Used with prepositions:
"
He had a big
surprise
for
her.
"
(for)
"
The news came as a complete
surprise
to
him.
"
(to)
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surprise
(v):
to amaze or shock someone by doing or saying something unexpectedly; to meet or attack someone without warning
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Used with adverbs:
"
She
really
surprised
us with her musical talent.
"
(really, greatly)
"
Things
hardly
surprise
me anymore.
"
(hardly, rarely)
Used with prepositions:
"
He was
surprised
by
the results.
"
(by, with)
"
She
surprised
everyone
with
her new haircut.
"
(with)
Example sentences:
"
Nothing
surprises
me anymore.
"
"
Things still
surprise
me at this age.
"
"
She still
surprises
me after all these years.
"
"
Everything
surprises
him.
"
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