By Surprise in a Sentence?

1. The onrush of tears took me by surprise. 2. Our raid took the enemy by surprise.

How do you use surprise in a sentence?

  1. [S] [T] Let's give Tom a surprise welcome party. ( ...
  2. [S] [T] They were all surprised to see me there. ( ...
  3. [S] [T] Tom's lack of compassion surprised Mary. ( ...
  4. [S] [T] His behavior never ceases to surprise me. ( ...
  5. [S] [T] She surprised him when she arrived early. ( ...
  6. [S] [T] She was surprised when she saw the ghost. (

What is the meaning of to take by surprise?

Definition of take (someone or something) by surprise

1 : to happen to (someone or something) unexpectedly : to surprise (someone or something) Her reaction took me by surprise. The organization was taken completely by surprise by the announcement.

David Miller

David Miller

Executive Financial & Market Analyst

David Miller brings 15 years of experience in global economics, personal finance strategy, and market dynamics. He specializes in turning complex economic trends into actionable insights for everyday readers.