Cool MateMeaning of Stun
to make a person or an animal unconscious for a short time, especially by hitting them on the head
In simple words: To shock or surprise someone very much.
Stun in a sentence
- The fall stunned me for a moment.
- The animals are stunned before slaughter.
- Her words stunned me—I had no idea she felt that way.
- The guests were stunned into silence.
- The company stunned investors with its third profits warning in five months.
- They were stunned by the view from the summit.
How to use Stun
Use 'stun' when something causes unexpected shock, usually in contexts where someone is left speechless or unable to react. It is generally neutral but can be informal in casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
stun + object
Memory hint
Think of a 'stun gun' that surprises someone into shock.
Related words
Common mistakes with Stun
- Confusing with 'stunned' (adjective) vs. 'stun' (verb)
- Using 'stun' without an object (e.g., saying 'I stun' instead of 'I stun someone')
- Incorrectly using 'stun' in formal contexts where a more technical term might be appropriate
Stun appears in
Stun in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
صدمة, صعق
أن تصدم أو تفاجئ شخصًا بشدة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
স্তম্ভিত করা, হতবাক করা
কাউকে খুব বেশি অবাক বা হতবাক করে দেওয়া।
- GermanDeutsch
betäuben, verblüffen
Jemanden sehr schockieren oder überraschen.
- SpanishEspañol
Aturdir, Dejar K.O., Sorprender
Sorprender o dejar a alguien sin palabras por algo inesperado.
- Persianفارسی
مات و مبهوت کردن، گیج کردن
کسی را خیلی شوکه یا متعجب کردن.
- FrenchFrançais
Assommer, Étourdir
Choquer ou surprendre quelqu'un énormément.
- Hindiहिन्दी
स्तब्ध करना, अचेत करना
किसी को बहुत ज़्यादा चौंकाना या हैरान कर देना।
- ItalianItaliano
Stordire, sbalordire
Scioccare o sorprendere molto qualcuno.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Atordoar, chocar
Chocar ou surpreender muito alguém.
- RussianРусский
оглушить, поразить
сильно шокировать или удивить кого-то.
- Urduاردو
حیران کرنا، دنگ کر دینا، بے ہوش کر دینا
کسی کو بہت زیادہ حیران یا ششدر کر دینا۔
- Chinese中文
震惊，打晕
让某人感到非常震惊或惊讶。
More words like Stun
- Knockout
- A maze
- AbolishC1
To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
- AbortionC1
the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
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Frequently asked questions about Stun
What does Stun mean?
To shock or surprise someone very much.
What is the definition of Stun?
to make a person or an animal unconscious for a short time, especially by hitting them on the head
How do you use Stun in a sentence?
The fall stunned me for a moment.
Can you give another example of Stun?
The animals are stunned before slaughter.
What are synonyms for Stun?
Common alternatives include knock out, astound, amaze.
What is the opposite of Stun?
Opposite meanings include calm, comfort, reassure.
What words go with Stun?
It commonly pairs with briefly, momentarily, into, stun somebody into silence.
What are common mistakes when using Stun?
Confusing with 'stunned' (adjective) vs. 'stun' (verb) Using 'stun' without an object (e.g., saying 'I stun' instead of 'I stun someone') Incorrectly using 'stun' in formal contexts where a more technical term might be appropriate
How do you pronounce Stun?
US: /["/stʌn/","/stʌnz/","/stʌnd/","/ˈstʌnɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/stʌn/","/stʌnz/","/stʌnd/","/ˈstʌnɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Stun?
Use 'stun' when something causes unexpected shock, usually in contexts where someone is left speechless or unable to react. It is generally neutral but can be informal in casual conversations.
What CEFR level is Stun?
"Stun" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.