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surprised

/sərˈpraɪzd/ verb · British & US
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What does surprised mean?

verb

To feel or show sudden and strong surprise, often because of something unexpected or astonishing.

Example

"She was surprised by the news of her promotion."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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