English Reference
verb

amazed

v.
US /əˈmeɪzd/ UK /ɐmˈeɪzd/ amazed

  1. 01 B1 Intermediate

    the past tense of 'amaze', meaning to have surprised someone very much.

    the simple past and past participle form of the transitive verb 'amaze'.

    Simple

    The beautiful sunset amazed everyone who saw it that evening.

    In context

    The sheer scale of the architectural project amazed the visiting dignitaries, who had expected a much more modest facility.

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Level B1 · Intermediate
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