aback
adjective (taken aback)
Everyday
To be taken aback means to be surprised or shocked by something unexpected, so that you are thrown off balance. tree →
In the lessons
how characters react to a sudden surprise or harsh words; a bird or child who is startled but not hurt
Examples
- I was taken aback when Sam shouted my name. tree →
- She was taken aback by the news. tree →
- The little bird was taken aback by the sharp words. tree →
- Dad was taken aback at how late it was. tree →
Note
nothing for maths
On Mova
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