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I got surprised vs I got shocked

Both sentences are correct, but they are a little different. 'I got surprised' is used to express a feeling of unexpectedness or astonishment, while 'I got shocked' is used to convey a strong emotional reaction to something unexpected or alarming.

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Last updated: September 10, 2024 • 20758 views

I got surprised

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express surprise or astonishment.

This phrase is used to convey a feeling of unexpectedness or astonishment. It is often followed by the reason for the surprise.

Examples:

I got surprised when I saw the final score of the game.
She got surprised by the unexpected gift from her friend.
He got surprised by the sudden change in weather.
We got surprised by the news of their engagement.
They got surprised by the magician's trick.

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Last updated: November 06, 2024

Aug 27, 2021 ... I got surprised with hollow knight cookies for my bday! Image. r/HollowKnight - a couple ...
Sep 24, 2024 ... I got surprised with finding out Girl On Fire and Burn Em All went gold and Giving You Up is platinum in Canada Means the world thank y'all for showing up.
Oct 22, 2024 ... Sad cause I got surprised with a ice cream by my partner. He forgot to check if it was gf and I only noticed cause I found a huge glob of ...
Nov 28, 2016 ... ... I got surprised when I entered my room and found all my friends ... I got surprised when I entered my room and found all my friends ...
Sep 20, 2018 ... "I got surprised" is an action (a pseudo-passive), while "I was surprised" can be both an action (passive) and a state. (verb BE + adjective).
Mar 17, 2016 ... I got surprised this morning by my folks. I had no idea I had done this many TV episodes. To the millions of you who love what I do THANK ...
I got surprised on stage for my birthday today in Syracuse. My crew sent me this great cake from 83 and Company Cakes and Cupcakes in Syracuse. Thanks...
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Alternatives:

I was surprised
I felt surprised
I found it surprising
I was taken aback
I was astonished

I got shocked

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express a strong emotional reaction to something unexpected or alarming.

This phrase is used to convey a strong emotional reaction to something unexpected or alarming. It is often followed by the cause of the shock.

Examples:

I got shocked when I heard the news of the accident.
She got shocked by the sudden loud noise.
He got shocked by the unexpected turn of events.
We got shocked by the severity of the storm.
They got shocked by the sudden appearance of the ghost.

Show examples from the web [+]
Last updated: November 06, 2024

Dec 2, 2021 ... ... I got shocked 3 times and it was 240V hurt like a mf but the weird part is, now when I smoke weed, I get very sick and I'm kinda curious as ...
Aug 16, 2022 ... I got shocked by my Apple Watch and it left a welt bruise on my arm. Apple Support has insisted it's just Static Electricity. Has anyone else been able to get ...
May 21, 2021 ... Even shocks from low voltages like 120v can cause serious complications. I can tell you this if I got shocked at work I would be in the ER ...
Sep 6, 2017 ... I got shocked by a Hotel electrical outlet that had an adapter plugged up to it that they put there.
Mar 12, 2024 ... r/mildlyinteresting - I got shocked trying to plug in an extension cord. Upvote
Jul 14, 2011 ... I got shocked, but I'm alright...I'll think about that next time. :rolleyes: However, my biggest concern is what happened because of that. The ...
Aug 1, 2023 ... Me and my journeyman are wiring up light poles. He tells me to put the wires back in the pole. I'm putting them in and I got shocked. It didn't ...
Sep 25, 2020 ... Will I be okay if I got shocked by a cord I was unplugging? I felt it go through both of my arms so I'm a bit concerned. If you are alive ...
Jun 27, 2023 ... The first time I got shocked a wrench slipped and I grounded a car battery. My whole hand definitely seized up. Mom said if it doesn't go ...
Jul 31, 2019 ... Readers, I got shocked in the tub so you don't have to. Brittany Crocker on Thursday, July 20, 2017. Let me start by saying I live in a house ...

Alternatives:

I was shocked
I felt shocked
I was taken aback
I was startled
I was horrified

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