Surprise Definition & Meaning
surprise
- noun
- the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
- a sudden unexpected event
- the act of surprising someone
- verb
- cause to be surprised; "The news really surprised me"
- come upon or take unawares; "She surprised the couple"; "He surprised an interesting scene"
- attack by storm; attack suddenly
"Surprise" in song lyrics
See how surprise is used in real songs:
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"You like to socialize? - Yeah - Well that's no surprise"
7L & Esoteric — Word Association -
"No more fantasize, she caught me by surprise"
9th Prince — Honeycomb -
"Surprise"
Aceyalone — Anywhere You Go
Words that rhyme with surprise
Usage tips for "surprise"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "surprise" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for surprise to find words that pair well.
Use "surprise" in a verse
Now that you know what "surprise" means, try using it in your own lyrics:
Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does surprise mean?
- the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you a sudden unexpected event the act of surprising someone cause to be surprised; "The news really surprised me" come upon or take unawares; "She surprised the couple"; "He surprised an interesting scene" attack by storm; attack suddenly
- What part of speech is surprise?
- Surprise is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does surprise have?
- Surprise has 6 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).