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SURPRISE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Surprise.

How to pronounce surprise:

US

Surprise - as a noun

The astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

The act of surprising someone

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
surprisal

Surprise - as a verb

Come upon or take unawares

Example: "She surprised the couple"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
actmove
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Attack by storm; attack suddenly

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
storm

Example Sentences

"The party was a surprise for her birthday."
"I can't wait to see the look of surprise on his face."
"She opened the box with great surprise."
"The news came as a surprise to everyone."
"He had a surprised expression when he saw the finished painting."
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Word Game Points

Is SURPRISE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, surprise is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SURPRISE has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is SURPRISE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, surprise is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SURPRISE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is SURPRISE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, surprise is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SURPRISE has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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