Surprise (Noun)
Syllable division: sur·prise
How to pronounce: UK: /səˈpraɪz/ US: /sɚˈpraɪz/
#1 Meaning: When something happens unexpectedly
Example:
> We decided to arrange a surprise party for my mother's 50th birthday.
> She hates surprises when it comes to her work. She always wants to know what to expect and be prepared for anything.
> The team planned a surprise attack on their enemies camp.
#2 Meaning: The feeling you experience due to an unexpected event
Example:
> To his surprise, she said yes when he asked her to move in with him.
> They looked at him with surprise when he started singing loudly.
> His announcement to retire surprised everyone.
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The kid was surprise with what was happening at the school,when she arrived there.
I’m surprise with the good new that I heard last week.
Good sentence Nirvana!
Try saying: The kid was surprised with what was happening at school when she arrived.
I was surprised with the good news I heard last week.
When my boss announced a holiday for the final world cup cricket match, all my colleagues were surprised by this move.
I can only imagine Bhumika!
Good sentence!
I wish to surprise her in my love
Good sentence Ammar!
Try saying: I wish to surprise her with my love
I like when I make surprise to my friend
Good sentence Suhaila!
Try saying: I like it when I surprise my friend OR I like to arrange a surprise for my friend
This year simply took me by surprise.
I hope that it was a good surprise Vlad!
we were all surprised by the floods recently
Good sentence Roland!
You could also say: We were all surprised by the recent floods.
I was surprised to hear you speaking about the weekend.
Good sentence Ligia!
The Russians invasion of Ukraine was not expected; suffice it to say, it was a surprise.
Good sentence Ifychi!
Try saying: The Russian invasion of Ukraine was not expected; suffice to say, it was a surprise.