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.
The child stares at the northern lights, filled with wonder at the glowing sky.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'wundor', which originated from a common Germanic root. Originally meaning 'something astonishing' or 'miracle', the term has maintained a similar sense of amazement and marvel through to modern English.
Breakdown
Old English 'wundor' (astonishing thing, miracle) developed directly into Middle English and Modern English 'wonder', with no significant morphological decomposition as it functions as an indivisible Germanic lexeme.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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.”
“I wonder what my dog thinks about all day.”
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