Shock

Pronunciation: /ʃɑk/

Definitions of shock

noun a sudden upsetting or surprising event or experience

Example Sentences

A1 The loud noise gave me a shock.

A2 She was in shock after hearing the bad news.

B1 The sudden shock of cold water made her gasp.

B2 The shock of losing her job was overwhelming.

C1 The shock of the unexpected announcement left everyone speechless.

C2 The shock of the scandal rocked the entire industry.

verb to cause someone to feel surprised or upset

Example Sentences

A1 The loud noise shocked the dog.

A2 She was shocked to hear the news of her promotion.

B1 The unexpected turn of events shocked everyone at the meeting.

B2 The revelation in the documentary shocked viewers around the world.

C1 The scandalous allegations shocked the entire political community.

C2 The sudden change in leadership shocked the company's investors.

Examples of shock in a Sentence

formal The news of the economic downturn came as a shock to the investors.

informal I was in shock when I heard about the accident.

slang I was shook when I found out my favorite band was coming to town.

figurative Her bold decision to quit her job without a backup plan sent shockwaves through the office.

Grammatical Forms of shock

• past tense: shocked
• plural: shocks
• comparative: shockier
• superlative: shockiest
• present tense: shock
• future tense: will shock
• perfect tense: have shocked
• continuous tense: is shocking
• singular: shock
• positive degree: shocking
• infinitive: to shock
• gerund: shocking
• participle: shocked

Origin and Evolution of shock

First Known Use: 1560 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'shock' originated from the Old French word 'choc' which meant a collision or a blow.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'shock' has evolved to encompass a wider range of meanings, including a sudden impact, a feeling of surprise or dismay, and a medical condition caused by trauma or injury.