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wonder

UK /ˈwʌndə/US /ˈwʌndɚ/

noun 10
verb 2
forms 8
phrases 6

noun10

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surprise mixed with deep interest, caused by something strange, new or hard to explain
- And they knew that it was hee which sate for almes at the beautifull gate of the Temple: and they were filled with wonder and amazement at that which had happened vnto him. — 1611
Any of the Wonders of the World.
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Something that causes amazement or awe; a marvel.
- Wonders of the World seem to come in sevens.
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An astonishing and seemingly inexplicable turn of events.
- The idea was so ridiculous that it's a wonder anyone went along with it.
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Fortunate circumstances.
- That stay in the country did her wonders.
- It's a wonder no-one saw me.
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A feat that demonstrates incredible finesse or skill, as if performed by magic.
- Given the limited resources, he's really performed wonders.
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Someone very talented at something, a genius.
- He's a wonder at cooking.
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(informal) A nominalizer that serves as a head noun for the preceding adjective, which together form a mocking or insulting epithet.
- So the voiceless wonder speaks at last.
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(UK, informal) A mental pondering, a thought.
- 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. — 1934
(US) A kind of donut; a cruller.

verb2

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To ponder; to feel doubt and curiosity; to query in the mind.
- He wondered whether penguins could fly. She had wondered this herself sometimes.
- Has Jay gone fishing, I wonder?
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To be affected with surprise or admiration; to be struck with astonishment; to be amazed; to marvel; often followed by at.
- He's married by now, I shouldn't wonder.

forms

wonder'd · wondered · wonderedst · wondering · wondereth · wonders · wonderest · Wonders

Phrases with wonder

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