English dictionary
wonder
nounPronunciation
/ˈwʌndə/
/ˈwʌndɚ/
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Definitions
noun
- Something that causes amazement or awe; a marvel.
- Something astonishing and seemingly inexplicable.
- Someone very talented at something, a genius.
- The sense or emotion which can be inspired by something curious or unknown; surprise; astonishment, often with awe or reverence.
- A mental pondering, a thought.
- A kind of donut; a cruller.
verb
- To be affected with surprise or admiration; to be struck with astonishment; to be amazed; to marvel; often followed by at.
- To ponder; to feel doubt and curiosity; to query in the mind.
Example sentences
Wonders of the World seem to come in sevens.
The idea was so crazy that it is a wonder that anyone went along with it.
He's a wonder at cooking.
He wondered whether penguins could fly. She had wondered this herself sometimes.