wonder — to think about something and try to decide what is true, what will happen, what you should do etc.
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to think about something and try to decide what is true, what will happen, what you should do etc.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈwʌndər/
Example Sentences
- I wonder why my socks always disappear in the washing machine - maybe there's a sock monster!
- She wondered if eating pizza for breakfast was socially acceptable.
- The Northern Lights are truly a wonder of nature.
wonder
VERB[/ˈwʌndər/]
to think about something and try to decide what is true, what will happen, what you should do etc.
💡 Concept
The child stares up in wonder at the giant whale skeleton hanging above.
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈwʌndər/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈwʌndə/
🌳Etymology
Rootwonder
🎵Rhyme
thunderunderplunderponder
thunder
under
plunder
ponder
🔗Collocations
I wonder if
wonder about
no wonder
wonder drug
seven wonders
wonder at
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“I wonder why my socks always disappear in the washing machine - maybe there's a sock monster!”
😄 Fun example
“She wondered if eating pizza for breakfast was socially acceptable.”
“The Northern Lights are truly a wonder of nature.”
😄 Fun example
“I wonder what my dog thinks about all day.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
pondercontemplatemarvelamazementmiracle
Antonyms
certaintyknowledgeindifference
Related
curiousquestionmysterysurpriseadmiration
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