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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

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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,...

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   Wonder definition: to think or speculate curiously. See examples of WONDER used in a sentence.

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   Definitions of wonder. noun. the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising. synonyms: admiration, wonderment. see more. noun. something that causes feelings of wonder. “the wonders of modern science” synonyms: marvel. see more. noun. a state in which you want to learn more about something. synonyms: curiosity. see more. verb.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › wonderWONDER | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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