What is the meaning of surprise?

Subtopics: Earnings Surprise 

noun

  • The astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you.
  • A sudden unexpected event.
  • The act of surprising someone.

verb

  • Cause to be surprised.
    • usage: "The news really surprised me"
  • Come upon or take unawares.
    • usage: "She surprised the couple"; "He surprised an interesting scene"
  • Attack by storm; attack suddenly.
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