wonder
8 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural
wonders
plural
wonders
Britannica Dictionary definition of WONDER
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[count]
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something or someone that is very surprising, beautiful, amazing, etc.
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see also nine days' wonder, one-hit wonder
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The Grand Canyon is one of the natural wonders of the world.
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This new computer is a technological wonder.
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She's a wonder with a paintbrush. [=she is very good at painting]
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the wonders of science
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[noncount]
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a feeling caused by seeing something that is very surprising, beautiful, amazing, etc.
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The child's eyes were filled with wonder during the trip to the circus.
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We watched the fireworks show with wonder and amazement.
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She gazed up at the tall buildings in wonder.
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[singular]
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something that is surprising or hard to believe
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It's a wonder we made it this far. [=it is surprising we made it this far]
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Is it any wonder why this movie is so popular?
do/work wonders
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to help or improve something greatly
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A vacation will do wonders for your mood.
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The treatment worked wonders on my skin.
no wonder
or small/little wonder
— used to say that something is not surprising
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It's no wonder you're hungry; you didn't have any breakfast.
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Small wonder that we're lost, since we didn't ask for directions.
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They failed to realize how costly the work would be. Little wonder, then, that their plan was rejected.
wonders never cease
humorous
— used to say that you are happy and surprised by something good that has happened
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He was on time for work all week. Wonders never cease!
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My story is finally getting published! Will wonders never cease? [=isn't that amazing/surprising?]
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wonder
/ˈwʌndɚ/
verb
wonders;
wondered;
wondering
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wonder
/ˈwʌndɚ/
verb
wonders;
wondered;
wondering
Britannica Dictionary definition of WONDER
1
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to have interest in knowing or learning something
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to think about something with curiosity
[+ object]
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Have you ever wondered why the sky is blue?
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I wonder [=I would like to know] if he's going to change jobs.
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I wonder where I put my keys. [=I'm not sure where I put my keys; I'm trying to remember where I put my keys]
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Who could that be at the door, I wonder?
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She wondered aloud what to do with the money.
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I wonder [=I am curious about] how they could afford that house.
[no object]
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I was wondering about that.
2
[+ object]
— used to ask a question or make a polite request
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I wonder if you could tell me where the post office is?
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We were wondering if you'd like to join us for dinner.
3
[no object]
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to feel surprise or amazement
— often + at
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Sometimes his behavior makes me wonder.
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(chiefly Brit) The next class will be harder, I shouldn't wonder. [=I won't be surprised if the next class is harder]
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We stood and wondered at the impressive display of lights.
