STUNS | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word STUNS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of STUNS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Stun

Speech Type: Verb

Etymology:

Middle English: shortening of Old French estoner ‘astonish’

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: stʌn
Dialects: British English
Definition:

knock unconscious or into a dazed or semi-conscious state

Short Definition:

knock unconscious or into semi-conscious state

Examples:
  • the man was stunned by a blow to the head
Definition:

astonish or shock (someone) so that they are temporarily unable to react

Short Definition:

astonish or shock someone so that they are temporarily unable to react

Examples:
  • the community was stunned by the tragedy

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