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wonder verb /ˈwʌndə(r)/ /ˈwʌndər/ jump to other results [transitive, intransitive] to think about something and try to decide what is true, what will happen, what you should do, etc.- ‘Why do you want to know?’ ‘No particular reason. I was just wondering.’
- wonder who, where, etc… I wonder who she is.
- I was just beginning to wonder where you were.
- You have to wonder just what he sees in her.
- I can't help wondering whether I'm missing something here.
- Have you ever wondered what your cat really thinks of you?
- I always wondered why you never got married.
- I'm still wondering how that could have happened.
- I sometimes wonder where all this is going to end.
- I often wonder what became of him.
- wonder about somebody/something We were wondering about next April for the wedding.
- + speech ‘Where's Natasha?’ he wondered aloud.
Extra Examples- ‘Why do you ask?’ ‘I just wondered.’
- I wonder why he left his job.
- ‘What should I do now?’ she wondered.
- He's behaving so strangely. It makes you wonder whether he's in trouble somehow.
- His obvious hunger made her wonder how long he had been up and about.
- I can't help wondering if he lost on purpose.
- I couldn't help but wonder what he was thinking.
- I sometimes wonder who's crazier, him or me.
- I wondered uneasily if anything had happened to the children.
- I wondered vaguely whether Robert could be the murderer.
- You're probably wondering what all the fuss is about.
- By the end you are left wondering what on earth the film is trying to say.
- We'd wondered about you as a possible team member.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverbverb + wonder- begin to
- start to
- cannot help but
- …
prepositionphrases- can’t help wondering
- keep wondering
See full entry [transitive] wonder if, whether… used as a polite way of asking a question or asking somebody to do something- I wonder if you can help me.
- I was wondering whether you'd like to come to a party.
- [intransitive, transitive] to be very surprised by something
- wonder (at something) She wondered at her own stupidity.
- (British English, informal) He's gone and left us to do all the work, I shouldn't wonder (= I wouldn't be surprised if he had).
- wonder (that)… I wonder (that) he didn’t hurt himself jumping over that wall.
- I don't wonder you're tired. You've had a busy day.
Word OriginOld English wundor (noun), wundrian (verb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch wonder and German Wunder, of unknown ultimate origin.
wonder noun /ˈwʌndə(r)/ /ˈwʌndər/ Idioms jump to other results [uncountable] a feeling of surprise and pleasure that you have when you see or experience something beautiful, unusual or unexpected synonym awe- He retained a childlike sense of wonder.
- in wonder She gazed down in wonder at the city spread below her.
- His eyes were filled with wonder at the sights before him.
Extra Examples- Neville shook his head in wonder at it all
- She held her breath with wonder and delight.
- The children's faces were full of wonder as they gazed up at the Christmas tree.
- There aren't any words to express properly all the wonder that I feel.
Topics Feelingsb1Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjectiveverb + wonder- feel
- express
- be filled with
- …
wonder + nounpreposition- in wonder
- with wonder
- wonder at
- …
phrases- a feeling of wonder
- a sense of wonder
See full entry [countable] something that fills you with surprise and pleasure synonym marvel- The temple, built in 1403, is an architectural wonder.
- wonder of something The Grand Canyon is one of the natural wonders of the world.
- the wonders of modern technology
- the Seven Wonders of the World (= the seven most impressive structures of the ancient world)
- That's the wonder of poetry—you're always discovering something new.
- technological wonders
Extra Examples- The Canyon is one of the natural wonders of the world.
- Iceland is full hot springs and other natural wonders.
- Iceland is full hot springs, beautifully coloured rocks, and other natural wonders.
- Now it is your turn to discover the wonder of Bermuda.
- Thanks to the wonders of modern science, many common diseases will soon be things of the past.
- The palace has been described as the eighth wonder of the world.
- The restored painting is a wonder to behold.
- It's all become possible, thanks to the wonders of modern technology.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- natural
- architectural
- technological
- …
verb + wonder- discover
- experience
- explore
- …
phrases- do wonders (for somebody/something)
- work wonders (for somebody/something)
- is it any wonder (that)…?
- …
See full entry - [singular] (informal) a person who is very clever at doing something; a person or thing that seems very good or effective
- Dita, you're a wonder! I would never have thought of doing that.
- Have you seen the boy wonder play yet?
- a new wonder drug
Extra Examples- We always go to her for the flowers. She's a wonder!
- The club's new boy wonder scored two goals in the second half.
- the new boy wonder of French football
- She was determined to prove she was no seven-day wonder whose promise would remain unfulfilled.
- The band aren't the one-hit wonders some had feared: their second album contains some great rap music.
- The band was a one-hit wonder in the '80s—no one has heard of them since.
- The public thinks we're a bunch of gutless wonders.
- Cortisone was hailed as a wonder drug for a whole host of skin problems.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- natural
- architectural
- technological
- …
verb + wonder- discover
- experience
- explore
- …
phrases- do wonders (for somebody/something)
- work wonders (for somebody/something)
- is it any wonder (that)…?
- …
See full entry Word OriginOld English wundor (noun), wundrian (verb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch wonder and German Wunder, of unknown ultimate origin.
Idioms - (British English, humorous, disapproving) a young, upper-class man who is weak and stupid
do wonders (for somebody/something) - to have a very good effect on somebody/something
- The news has done wonders for our morale.
- The change of diet has done wonders for my skin.
- (informal) it is surprising or strange
- It’s a wonder (that) more people weren’t hurt.
- a person or thing that makes people excited for a short time but does not last very long
(it’s) no/little/small wonder (that)… - it is not surprising
- It is little wonder (that) she was so upset.
- (informal) No wonder you're tired—you've been walking for hours.
- No wonder you're still single—you never go out!
- (informal, usually ironic) a phrase used to express surprise and pleasure at something
- ‘I've cleaned my room.’ ‘Wonders will never cease!’
- to achieve very good results
- Her new diet and exercise programme has worked wonders for her.
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