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==Usage notes==
− The American Heritage Dictionary distinguishes ''surprise'' from ''astonish'', ''amaze'', ''astound'', ''dumbfound'' and ''flabbergast'', and says ''surprise'' is the mildest, stressing that something was not expected.^(AHD) The Century Dictionary, quoted in Etymonline, says we are surprised because we did not expect a thing, astonished by its remarkableness, and amazed because we cannot understand it.^(Etymonline)
+ The American Heritage Dictionary distinguishes ''surprise'' from ''astonish'', ''amaze'', ''astound'', ''dumbfound'' and ''flabbergast'', and says ''surprise'' means to fill with sudden wonder at something not anticipated.^(AHD) The Century Dictionary, quoted in Etymonline, says we are surprised because we did not expect a thing, astonished by its remarkableness, and amazed because we cannot understand it.^(Etymonline)
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