B2verbemotionsmedia
US/ʃɑːk/
UK/ʃɒk/
to surprise and upset someone very much
More often (noun): a sudden strong feeling of surprise, often an unpleasant one
In context
The news of the bus accident shocked the whole country.
I was shocked by how expensive rent is in the city center.
It shocks me that some people still throw rubbish into the river.
Words that go with shock
verb + preposition
- shocked byFans were shocked by the coach's sudden resignation.
- shocked atShe was shocked at the price of the tickets.
adverb + verb
- deeply shockedWe were deeply shocked to hear about the flood.
verb + noun
- shock the worldThe small team shocked the world by winning the cup.
- shocked to hearI was shocked to hear that the shop had closed.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I was very shocking when I heard the news.Correct: I was very shocked when I heard the news.