The difference between Astonishing and Surprising
When used as adjectives, astonishing means causing astonishment, whereas surprising means that is or are a surprise.
Surprising is also noun with the meaning: a situation in which somebody is surprised.
check bellow for the other definitions of Astonishing and Surprising
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Astonishing as an adjective:
Causing astonishment.
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Astonishing as a verb:
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Surprising as a verb:
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Surprising as an adjective:
That is or are a surprise.
Examples:
"A surprising number of people attended the rally."
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Surprising as a noun:
A situation in which somebody is surprised.