Definitions for surprise

Overview of noun surprise

The noun surprise has 3 senses? (first 2 from tagged texts)

1. (16) surprise

(the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you)

2. (5) surprise

(a sudden unexpected event)

3. surprise, surprisal

(the act of surprising someone)

Overview of verb surprise

The verb surprise has 3 senses? (first 2 from tagged texts)

1. (22) surprise

(cause to be surprised; "The news really surprised me")

2. (1) surprise

(come upon or take unawares; "She surprised the couple"; "He surprised an interesting scene")

3. storm, surprise

(attack by storm; attack suddenly)