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Definition: Meaning of, wonder in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈwʌndə /

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wonder wondered wondered
Present Participle Third Person Singular
wondering wonders
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  1. to think about something that you are not sure about and try to guess what is true, what will happen etc
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  2. I wonder if/whether spoken used to ask politely for something [=  may I]
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  3. I was wondering if/whether spoken used to politely ask someone to help you
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  4. I was wondering if/whether used to ask someone politely if they would like to do something
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  5. to feel surprised and unable to believe something
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  6. to doubt or question whether something is true
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wonder wonders
  1. admiration [uncountable] a feeling of surprise and admiration for something very beautiful or new to you [=  awe]
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  2. admiration [countable] something that makes you feel surprise and admiration
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  3. (it's) no/small/little wonder (that) especially spoken used to say that you are not surprised by something
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  4. surprising it's a wonder (that) especially spoken used to say that something is very surprising
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  5. do/work wonders to be very effective in solving a problem
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  6. wonders will never cease spoken used humorously to show you are surprised and pleased about something
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  7. clever person [singular] British English someone who is good at doing difficult things
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  1. very good and effective
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wonder used in phrases

  • Kentucky wonder (noun)
    1. flat-podded green bean
  • Kentucky wonder bean (noun)
    1. flat-podded green bean
  • Newtown Wonder (noun)
    1. apple used primarily in cooking
  • Wonder, Stevie
    1. (1950- ) a US SOUL singer, songwriter, and piano player who was born blind. He started making records with the MOTOWN record company when he was 12, and became one of the most successful popular musicians in the world. He is also famous for his political support for black people in the US and Africa. His songs include Superstition and I Just Called To Say I Love You .
  • boy wonder (noun)
    1. a young man who is very successful
  • girl wonder (noun)
    1. an extremely talented young female person
  • golden wonder millet (noun)
    1. millet having yellow grains in large drooping spikes
  • wonder bean (noun)
    1. annual semi-erect bushy plant of tropical South America bearing long pods with white seeds grown especially for forage
  • wonder boy (noun)
    1. a man who is unusually successful at an early age
  • wonder child (noun)
    1. a prodigy whose talents are recognized at an early age
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