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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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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.
  • 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.
  • 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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