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Surprising People It’s Adjective Səˈpraɪzɪŋ Sərˈpraɪzɪŋ Lost Frequency

Word3 surprising
WordType (adjective)
Phonetic /səˈpraɪzɪŋ/ /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
Example
  • it’s not surprising (that) they lost.
  • the frequency of such bad weather is hardly surprising given how far north we are.
  • a surprising number of people came.
  • we had a surprising amount in common.
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surprising

(adjective)/səˈpraɪzɪŋ/ /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
  1. causing surprise
    • LANGUAGE BANK AT contrast
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    • It’s not surprising (that) they lost.
    • The frequency of such bad weather is hardly surprising given how far north we are.
    • A surprising number of people came.
    • We had a surprising amount in common.
    • It's surprising what people will do for money.
    • It’s surprising how many people applied for the job.

    Extra Examples

    • I find that rather surprising.
    • It is hardly surprising that these stories continue to circulate.
    • In the light of these changes, it is not surprising to find regional variations in unemployment.
    • It is surprising how quickly rumours spread.
    • For a big man, he could move with surprising speed.
    • The surprising thing is how little it costs.
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