Be taken aback meaning and example sentences
Learning Be taken aback in context helps you remember meaning, use natural sentence patterns, and improve academic English performance. On this page, you will find a clear definition, practical examples, synonyms, and related words so you can build stronger vocabulary connections for exams and daily communication.
Definition
Be taken aback: Şok olmak
Example sentences
- The scientists were taken aback by the unprecedented speed at which the virus mutated.
- The scientists were taken aback by the unprecedented speed at which the virus mutated. (Bilim insanları, virüsün mutasyona uğradığı benzeri görülmemiş hız karşısında şoke oldular.)
- In an exam setting, you can paraphrase ideas by replacing simpler words with Be taken aback when the meaning is "Şok olmak".
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Practice section
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