shock
Meaning
A shock is a sudden and unexpected event or experience that causes a strong emotional or physical reaction.
💡 A common mistake is using "shock" as a verb instead of a noun; ensure you use it correctly in context.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Sarah
waited
for
the
bus
when
she
heard
that
her
friend
was
getting
married
;
the
news
was
a
shock
because
she
didn't
know
anything
about
it
.
She
had
to
sit
down
and
think
for
a
moment
,
then
she
called
her
friend
to
say
congratulations
.
They
talked
about
the
plan
and
Sarah
realized
she
could
go
next
weekend
.
It
made
her
happy
and
a
little
nervous
,
but
she
felt
excited
to
be
part
of
the
celebration
.
Common Phrases
culture shock
shock absorber
shock treatment
Synonyms
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