Wonder

Quick meaning: Wonder is a noun meaning (countable) Something that causes amazement or awe; a marvel.

Meaning

(countable) Something that causes amazement or awe; a marvel.

More Meanings

1. (countable, UK, informal) A mental pondering, a thought.
2. (countable, US) A kind of donut; a cruller.
3. (intransitive) To be affected with surprise or admiration; to be struck with astonishment; to be amazed; to marvel; often followed by at.
4. (transitive, intransitive) To ponder; to feel doubt and curiosity; to query in the mind.
5. (uncountable) A sense of awe, astonishment and curiosity, inspired by unexpected events, novel experiences and inexplicable circumstances, sometimes accompanied by surprise, shock or reverence.

Example Sentences

He's married by now, I shouldn't wonder.

Wonders of the World seem to come in sevens.

All wonder is the effect of novelty upon ignorance.

Miss Paynter had a little wonder as to whether the man, as she called Mr. Lacy in her own mind, had ever been admitted to this room. She thought not.

Word Forms

• wonders
• wondre
• wondering
• wondered
• wonderest
• wonderedst
• wondereth

Synonyms for wonder

Depending on context, synonyms include ponder, inquire, marvel, curiosity, admiration, question.

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