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Meaning of wonder

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

wonder

Pronunciation:/ˈwʌndə//ˈwʌndɚ/

noun

Definitions

  1. Something that causes amazement or awe; a marvel.

    Example: Wonders of the World seem to come in sevens.

  2. Something astonishing and seemingly inexplicable.

    Example: The idea was so crazy that it is a wonder that anyone went along with it.

  3. Someone very talented at something, a genius.

    Example: He's a wonder at cooking.

  4. The sense or emotion which can be inspired by something curious or unknown; surprise; astonishment, often with awe or reverence.

verb

Definitions

  1. To be affected with surprise or admiration; to be struck with astonishment; to be amazed; to marvel; often followed by at.

  2. To ponder; to feel doubt and curiosity; to query in the mind.

    Example: He wondered whether penguins could fly. She had wondered this herself sometimes.