B2noun 1K

Shock

🇬🇧 UK /["/ʃɒk/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ʃɑːk/"]/

Meaning of Shock

a strong feeling of surprise as a result of something happening, especially something unpleasant; the event that causes this feeling

In simple words: A sudden feeling of surprise or fear.

Shock in a sentence

• The news of his sudden departure was a shock to everyone in the office.
• After the car accident, she was in shock and couldn't remember anything.
• The movie was so intense that it left me in shock for hours afterward.
• He experienced a shock when he learned that he had won the lottery.
• The doctor explained that electrical shock can cause serious injuries.
• She was shocked to discover that her best friend had lied to her.
• The shock of the loud explosion made everyone jump.
• He tried to shake off the shock from the unexpected news.

How to use Shock

Use 'shock' when referring to a strong emotional response, often negative. It can be used in formal contexts, but be cautious with emotional topics. In informal settings, it's common to describe surprising events.

Grammar pattern

shock + object

Memory hint

Think of someone receiving an electric shock, feeling surprised and jarred.

Related words

Collocations with Shock

• awful
• big
• considerable
• come as
• feel
• get
• tactics
• value
• jock
• in shock
• with a shock
• shock at
• a bit of a shock
• quite a shock
• something of a shock
• deep
• severe
• mild
• be in
• be suffering from
• suffer
• massive
• severe
• mild
• get
• receive
• give somebody
• therapy

Synonyms for Shock

• surprise
• jolt
• startle
• alarm
• disbelief

Opposites of Shock

• calm
• comfort
• ease

Common mistakes with Shock

• Confused with 'shocked' as an adjective, forgetting the noun form.
• Using 'shock' when describing a mild surprise instead of something severe.
• Mixing up 'shock' with unrelated words like 'surprise' or 'alarm'.

Frequently asked questions about Shock

What does Shock mean?

A sudden feeling of surprise or fear.

What is the definition of Shock?

a strong feeling of surprise as a result of something happening, especially something unpleasant; the event that causes this feeling

How do you use Shock in a sentence?

The news of his sudden departure was a shock to everyone in the office.

Can you give another example of Shock?

After the car accident, she was in shock and couldn't remember anything.

What are synonyms for Shock?

Common alternatives include surprise, jolt, startle, alarm, disbelief.

What is the opposite of Shock?

Opposite meanings include calm, comfort, ease.

What words go with Shock?

It commonly pairs with awful, big, considerable, come as, feel, get, tactics, value, jock, in shock, with a shock, shock at, a bit of a shock, quite a shock, something of a shock, deep, severe, mild, be in, be suffering from, suffer, massive, severe, mild, get, receive, give somebody, therapy.

What are common mistakes when using Shock?

Confused with 'shocked' as an adjective, forgetting the noun form. Using 'shock' when describing a mild surprise instead of something severe. Mixing up 'shock' with unrelated words like 'surprise' or 'alarm'.

How do you pronounce Shock?

US: /["/ʃɑːk/"]/, UK: /["/ʃɒk/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Shock?

Use 'shock' when referring to a strong emotional response, often negative. It can be used in formal contexts, but be cautious with emotional topics. In informal settings, it's common to describe surprising events.

What CEFR level is Shock?

"Shock" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.