Meaning & Definition of Wonder in English
English⟶
Wonder
/wəndər/
noun
1. The feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
synonym:
- wonder,
- wonderment,
- admiration
2. Something that causes feelings of wonder
- "The wonders of modern science"
synonym:
- wonder,
- marvel
3. A state in which you want to learn more about something
synonym:
- curiosity,
- wonder
verb
1. Have a wish or desire to know something
- "He wondered who had built this beautiful church"
synonym:
- wonder,
- inquire,
- enquire
2. Place in doubt or express doubtful speculation
- "I wonder whether this was the right thing to do"
- "She wondered whether it would snow tonight"
synonym:
- wonder,
- question
3. Be amazed at
- "We marvelled at the child's linguistic abilities"
synonym:
- wonder,
- marvel
Examples of using
I wonder if Tom knows Mary's phone number.
I wonder if Tom would know how to do this.
I wonder if Tom will come tomorrow.