Definition and meaning of English word "wonder"
wonder
/ˈwʌndər/
Meaning
VerbTo want to know something; to think about a question or possibility with curiosity.
How to use
'Wonder' is commonly used to express curiosity about something unknown, often followed by a question word: 'I wonder what she meant' or 'I wonder if it will rain.' It is a common, everyday way to voice a question to yourself rather than asking someone directly. Learners often mix it up with 'ask', but 'wonder' does not require another person to answer — it simply expresses one's own curiosity or uncertainty.
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wonder
Example
I wonder what will happen next.
I wonder how she managed to do it.
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Common phrases
- wonder at— to look at something with great surprise or admiration
- wonder why— to try to understand the reason for something
- wonder how— to try to understand the method or process of something
- wonder what— to try to understand the nature or identity of something
- wonder when— to try to understand the time or schedule of something
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The English word "wonder" means "wonder" in English.
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