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   won·der

   /ˈwəndər/

   noun

   • 1. a feeling of surprise mingled with admiration, caused by something beautiful, unexpected, unfamiliar, or inexplicable: "he had stood in front of it, observing the intricacy of the ironwork with the wonder of a child" Similar aweadmirationwondermentfascinationsurpriseastonishmentamazement
   • ▪ the quality of a person or thing that causes wonder: "Athens was a place of wonder and beauty" Similar marvelmiraclephenomenonwonderful thingsensationsightspectaclebeautycuriosityraritynonpareil
   • ▪ a strange or remarkable person, thing, or event: "the electric trolley car was looked upon as the wonder of the age"
   • ▪ having remarkable properties or abilities: "a wonder drug"
   • ▪ a surprising event or situation: "it is a wonder that losses are not much greater"

   verb

   • 1. desire or be curious to know something: "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: "I wonder about such a marriage"
   • 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
   • ▪ be surprised: "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. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › wonderWonder Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   : a cause of astonishment or admiration : marvel. it's a wonder you weren't killed. the pyramid is a wonder to behold. b. : miracle. 2. : the quality of exciting amazed admiration. 3. a. : rapt attention or astonishment at something awesomely mysterious or new to one's experience. b. : a feeling of doubt or uncertainty. wonder. 2 of 3. verb.

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

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   a feeling of great surprise and admiration caused by seeing or experiencing something that is strange and new: The sight of the Grand Canyon stretching out before them filled them with wonder.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › wonderWONDER Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › wonderWonder - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   place in doubt or express doubtful speculation. “I wonder whether this was the right thing to do” “she wondered whether it would snow tonight” synonyms: question. see more.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishWONDER definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you wonder about something, you think about it and try to guess or understand more about it.

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

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   Definition of wonder verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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

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   WONDER definition: 1. to want to know something or to try to understand the reason for something: 2. used to politely…. Learn more.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › wonderWonder - definition of wonder by The Free Dictionary

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   1. To have a feeling of awe, astonishment, surprise, or admiration: We wondered at the ease with which she settled into her new job. 2. To be filled with curiosity or doubt: I could only wonder after hearing his excuse. I wondered about his late-night comings and goings. v.tr.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishwonder noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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    Definition of wonder noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › wonderwonder | meaning of wonder in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary...

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    wonder meaning, definition, what is wonder: to think about something that you are no...: Learn more.