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- [uh-ston-ish]
- /əˈstɒn ɪʃ/
- /əˈstɒn.ɪʃ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-ston-ish]
- /əˈstɒn ɪʃ/
Definitions of astonish word
- verb astonish If something or someone astonishes you, they surprise you very much. 3
- verb astonish to fill with amazement; surprise greatly 3
- verb transitive astonish to fill with sudden wonder or great surprise; amaze 3
- verb with object astonish to fill with sudden and overpowering surprise or wonder; amaze: Her easy humor and keen intellect astonished me. 1
- noun astonish Surprise or impress (someone) greatly. 1
- transitive verb astonish amaze, astound 1
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Origin of astonish
First appearance:
before 1525 One of the 28% oldest English words
1525-35; Middle English astonyen, astonen, probably < dialectal Old French *astoner, Old French estoner < Vulgar Latin *extonāre, for Latin attonāre to strike with lightning, equivalent to ex- ex-1, at- at- + tonāre to thunder; extended by -ish2, perhaps reflecting Anglo-French *astonir < dialectal Old French
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Parts of speech for Astonish
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
astonish popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
astonish usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for astonish
verb astonish
- dumbfound — to make speechless with amazement; astonish.
- bewilder — If something bewilders you, it is so confusing or difficult that you cannot understand it.
- overwhelm — to overcome completely in mind or feeling: overwhelmed by remorse.
- flabbergast — to overcome with surprise and bewilderment; astound.
- shock — a thick, bushy mass, as of hair.
Antonyms for astonish
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