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   wonder

   /ˈwʌndə/

   noun

   • 1. a feeling of amazement and admiration, caused by something beautiful, remarkable, or unfamiliar: "he observed the intricacy of the ironwork with the wonder of a child" Similar aweadmirationwondermentfascinationsurpriseastonishmentamazement
   • ▪ a thing or a quality of something that causes wonder: "have you ever explored the wonders of a coral reef?" Similar marvelmiraclephenomenonwonderful thingsensationsightspectaclebeautycuriosityraritynonpareil
   • 2. a person or thing regarded as very good, remarkable, or effective: "we all eat cakes from Gisella—she's a wonder"
   • ▪ having remarkable properties or abilities: "a wonder drug"
   • 3. a surprising event or situation: "it is a wonder that losses are not much greater"

   verb

   • 1. desire to know something; feel curious: "how many times have I written that, I wonder?" Similar ponderask oneselfthink aboutmeditate onreflect ondeliberate aboutmuse onspeculate aboutconjecturepuzzle aboutbe curious aboutbe inquisitive aboutinformal:cudgel one's brains about
   • ▪ used to express a polite question or request: "I wonder whether you have thought more about it?"
   • 2. feel doubt: "even hereditary peers are inclined to wonder about the legitimacy of the place"
   • 3. feel admiration and amazement; marvel: "people stood by and wondered at such bravery" Similar marvelbe amazedbe filled with amazementbe filled with admirationbe astonishedbe surprisedbe awedstand in awebe full of wonderbe lost for wordsnot believe one's eyes/earsnot know what to saybe dumbfoundedgapegogglegawkinformal:be flabbergastedboggle
   • ▪ feel surprise: "if I feel compassion for her, it is not to be wondered at" Similar be surprisedexpress surprisefind it surprisingbe astonished/amazed

   Word Origin Old Englishwundor (noun), wundrian (verb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch wonder and German Wunder, of unknown ultimate origin.

   Derivatives

   • 1. wonderer noun

   Scrabble Points: 10

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishWONDER | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   • English (US)

     WONDER meaning: 1. to ask yourself questions or express a...

   • Znaczenie Wonder, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     WONDER definicja: 1. to ask yourself questions or express a...

   • Wonder: Russian Translation

     WONDER translate: интересоваться, желать знать , изумление,...

   • Wonder Spanish Translation

     WONDER translate: preguntarse, admiración, asombro,...

   • Work/Do Wonders

     WORK/DO WONDERS definition: 1. to have a very good effect:...

   • Wonder: Arabic Translation

     WONDER translate: يَتَعَجَّب, تَعَجُّب. Learn more in the...

   • Wonder: Polish Translation

     WONDER translate: zastanawiać się, podziw, zdumienie, cud,...

   • Wonder: French Translation

     WONDER translate: se demander, émerveillement [masculine],...

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   noun. something strange and surprising; a cause of surprise, astonishment, or admiration: That building is a wonder. It is a wonder he declined such an offer. the emotion excited by what is strange and surprising; a feeling of surprised or puzzled interest, sometimes tinged with admiration: He felt wonder at seeing the Grand Canyon.

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6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishWONDER | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   WONDER meaning: 1 : something or someone that is very surprising, beautiful, amazing, etc.; 2 : a feeling caused by seeing something that is very surprising, beautiful, amazing, etc.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishwonder verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation and grammar of the verb wonder, which can mean to think about something, to be surprised by something, or to ask a question politely. See examples, synonyms and word origin of wonder.