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Tori was surprised when her name was called for the prize.
What does Surprised mean?
Surprised means feeling wonder or shock because something unexpected happened.
Dictionary definition
Feeling wonder or shock because something unexpected happened.
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What does surprised mean?
Surprised means feeling wonder or shock because something unexpected happened.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to surprised?
Amazed is close in meaning to surprised in this context.
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ser · pryzd · strongest beat: pryzd
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WordSurprised.
Partadjective.
MeaningSurprised means feeling wonder or shock because something unexpected happened.
ExampleExample: Tori was surprised when her name was called for the prize.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- ser · pryzd
- Strongest beat
- pryzd
- Ending
- pryzd
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on pryzd.
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Synonyms
Words like Surprised
amazedUse when something unexpected causes wonder.
Antonyms
Opposite words
expectingUse when someone already knows what will happen.
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Word family
Surprised word family
Base word
surprise
adjective
surprising
Unexpected or causing surprise.
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Hint for students
Look for clues that show something unexpected happened.
Common mix-up
Surprised can be happy, worried, or shocked depending on the situation.
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