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- pronunciation:
- wuhn
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- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
wonders, wondering, wondered |
| definition 1: |
When you wonder about something, you have a question about it that you ask yourself. When you wonder about something, you are not sure whether you will find out the answer or if it will be the answer that you are hoping for.
Do you ever wonder why the sky is blue?I wonder where Pete went. He was here a minute ago. I hope he's okay.I wonder if you can help me. I know it's a really big favor.- similar words:
- doubt, inquire, ponder, question
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| definition 2: |
When you wonder at something, you are amazed at it.
The audience wondered at the magician's skill.The watching crowd wondered at the bravery of the fire fighters.- synonyms:
- marvel
- similar words:
- stare
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| related words: |
ask, fear |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
When you feel wonder, you feel amazement.
The children looked out in wonder at the vast ocean.- synonyms:
- admiration, amazement
- similar words:
- surprise
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| definition 2: |
A wonder is a thing or event that amazes people in a very powerful way.
Chicago's first skyscraper was a great wonder to city visitors in 1885.The mountains of the Himalayas are natural wonders.It was a wonder that the man survived after he fell from the bridge.- synonyms:
- marvel, miracle
- similar words:
- curiosity, sight, surprise
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| related words: |
esteem |
| derivation: |
wonderer (n.) |
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