by surprise (3 synonym found)

By surprise has 3 synonyms. The top synonyms for by surprise are suddenly, unawares, without warning. Another word for by surprise is suddenly. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for by surprise?

A common synonym for by surprise is suddenly. Other synonyms include unawares, without warning.

How many synonyms does by surprise have?

By surprise has 3 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does by surprise mean?

°Something not expected.

Definition of by surprise:

°Something not expected.
"It was a surprise to find out I owed twice as much as I thought I did."
°Unexpected.
"The surprise attack was devastating."
°To cause (someone) to feel surprise.
"It surprises me that I owe twice as much as I thought I did."
°To do something to (a person) that they are not expecting, as a surprise.
"He doesn't know that I'm in the country - I thought I'd turn up at his house and surprise him."
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Definition of by surprise:

°Something not expected.
"It was a surprise to find out I owed twice as much as I thought I did."
°Unexpected.
"The surprise attack was devastating."
°To cause (someone) to feel surprise.
"It surprises me that I owe twice as much as I thought I did."
°To do something to (a person) that they are not expecting, as a surprise.
"He doesn't know that I'm in the country - I thought I'd turn up at his house and surprise him."
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