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UK//ɪ səˈpraɪzd hɪm//US//aɪ səˈpraɪzd hɪm//

Meaning of I surprised him

To make someone feel shocked or astonished.

In simple words: I made him feel shocked or amazed.

I surprised him in a sentence

  • I surprised him with a birthday cake.
  • She surprised him by arriving early to the party.
  • They surprised him with unexpected gifts.
  • I didn't mean to surprise him like that.
  • Her actions surprised him and left him speechless.

How to use I surprised him

Use in informal conversations to express unexpected reactions. Avoid in very formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone sentence

Memory hint

Think of 'surprise' as a party popper that suddenly bursts open!

Related words

Collocations with I surprised him

  • surprise someone
  • completely surprised
  • surprise party
  • pleasantly surprised
  • surprise attack

Synonyms for I surprised him

Common mistakes with I surprised him

  • Using 'surprise' as a noun instead of a verb.
  • Confusing with 'amaze', which has a slightly different tone.
  • Incorrectly using 'surprised' with an object that is not affected.

Compare I surprised him with Amazed, Bewildered

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Frequently asked questions about I surprised him

What does I surprised him mean?

I made him feel shocked or amazed.

What is the definition of I surprised him?

To make someone feel shocked or astonished.

How do you use I surprised him in a sentence?

I surprised him with a birthday cake.

Can you give another example of I surprised him?

She surprised him by arriving early to the party.

What are synonyms for I surprised him?

Common alternatives include astonished, stunned, amazed, startled, bewildered.

What words go with I surprised him?

It commonly pairs with surprise someone, completely surprised, surprise party, pleasantly surprised, surprise attack.

What are common mistakes when using I surprised him?

Using 'surprise' as a noun instead of a verb. Confusing with 'amaze', which has a slightly different tone. Incorrectly using 'surprised' with an object that is not affected.

How do you pronounce I surprised him?

US: //aɪ səˈpraɪzd hɪm//, UK: //ɪ səˈpraɪzd hɪm//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use I surprised him?

Use in informal conversations to express unexpected reactions. Avoid in very formal contexts.