surprise, astonish, astound, amaze, flabbergast mean to impress forcibly through unexpectedness. surprise stresses causing an effect through being unexpected but not necessarily unusual or novel. …

full of surprises You're always full of surprises (= doing unexpected things). spring a surprise on I wish you wouldn't keep springing surprises on me (= telling me unexpected things or causing unexpected …

2. used as a noun If something is a surprise, it surprises someone. The result came as a surprise to everyone. It was a great surprise to find out I had won. In stories, expressions such as to my surprise …

[countable] an event, a piece of news, etc. that is unexpected or that happens suddenly. What a nice surprise! I have a surprise for you! There are few surprises in this year's budget. It comes as no …

• And I've always liked to be ready for surprises, especially the lethal sort. • Sam stared at his girlfriend in surprise. "What are you doing here?'' he asked. • I've got a little surprise waiting for you at home. • …

something that surprises someone; a completely unexpected occurrence, appearance, or statement: His announcement was a surprise to all. an assault, as on an army or a fort, made without warning.

Nov 19, 2025 · surprise (third-person singular simple present surprises, present participle surprising, simple past and past participle surprised) (transitive) To cause (someone) to feel unusually alarmed …

A surprise is an unexpected event, fact, or piece of news. I have a surprise for you: We are moving to Switzerland! It is perhaps no surprise to see another 80s singing star attempting a comeback. …

Surprise definition: To cause to feel wonder, astonishment, or amazement, as at something unanticipated.

A surprise can be an unexpected or astonishing event, such as an ambush or a really great grade on a test you didn't study for. Surprise can be a verb meaning to astonish or startle someone, a noun for …