Wonder
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verb
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noun
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(As a verb)
Wonder ( verb )
- To have a feeling of surprise or admiration.
- To question the existence, reality, or necessity of.
- To speculate about something.
Origin:
Middle english wonderien, from old english wundrian; akin to old high german wuntērian to be amazed, latin venerari to honor, greek thaumazein to wonder.
Examples:
- I wonder how he got the job.
- I wonder where she went.
- He wondered if he should go to the party.
- She wondered whether she should call him.
- I wonder what the weather will be like tomorrow.
(As a noun)
Wonder ( noun )
- To have a feeling of surprise or admiration.
- To question the existence, reality, or necessity of.
- To speculate about something.
Origin:
Middle english wonderien, from old english wundrian; akin to old high german wuntērian to be amazed, latin venerari to honor, greek thaumazein to wonder.
Examples:
- I wonder how he got the job.
- I wonder where she went.
- He wondered if he should go to the party.
- She wondered whether she should call him.
- I wonder what the weather will be like tomorrow.