Wonder - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈwʌndər|  American pronunciation of the word wonder
Brit.  |ˈwʌndə|  British pronunciation of the word wonder

noun

- the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising (syn: admiration, wonderment)
- something that causes feelings of wonder (syn: marvel)
the wonders of modern science
- a state in which you want to learn more about something (syn: curiosity)

verb

- have a wish or desire to know something (syn: enquire, inquire)
He wondered who had built this beautiful church
- place in doubt or express doubtful speculation (syn: question)
I wonder whether this was the right thing to do
she wondered whether it would snow tonight
- be amazed at (syn: marvel)

Extra examples

The Grand Canyon is one of the natural wonders of the world.

This new computer is a technological wonder.

The child's eyes were filled with wonder during the trip to the circus.

We watched the fireworks show with wonder and amazement.

She gazed up at the tall buildings in wonder.

Is it any wonder why this movie is so popular?

Have you ever wondered why the sky is blue?

Who could that be at the door, I wonder?

She wondered aloud what to do with the money.

I was wondering about that.

Sometimes his behavior makes me wonder.

It is no wonder that...

It's a wonder that we didn't get lost.

I shouldn't wonder if...

I wonder why they left.

Word forms

verb
I/you/we/they: wonder
he/she/it: wonders
present participle: wondering
past tense: wondered
past participle: wondered
noun
singular: wonder
plural: wonders
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