wonder

Meanings

• Noun

  A feeling of amazed admiration, caused by something great or unusual.

  - "The child's wonder at the beautiful sunset."
  - "The wonder of the universe continues to inspire scientists."

• Verb

  To feel or express astonishment and curiosity.

  - "I wonder what's causing that strange noise."
  - "He wondered if he should tell the truth."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈwʌndɚ/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1230532"

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Synonyms

thauma

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with wonder
wander , ponder , plunder , thunder

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Variants

List of all variants of wonder that leads to same result
wonder , wonders , wondered , wonderer , wonderers , wondering , Stevie Wonder , Wonder , wonder drug , wonder drugs , wonder-worker , wonder-workers , wonder-working , boy wonder , nine day wonder , nine day wonders , nine days' wonder , nine days' wonders , one hit wonder , one hit wonders , one-hit wonder , one-hit wonders , one-hit-wonder , one-hit-wonders

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Forms

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wonders, wondered, wondering

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Etymology

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Old English 'wundor', from 'wundan', meaning 'to astonish'.

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Trivia

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1. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is a classic children's story that explores the theme of wonder.

2. The term 'wonder drug' is used to describe a medication that has remarkable therapeutic effects.

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Related Concepts

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1. Awe: A feeling of reverence and respect, typically in response to something magnificent or inspiring.

2. Curiosity: A strong desire to learn or know something.

3. Marvel: To feel or express great wonder and admiration.

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Culture

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In literature, 'wonder' is often used to describe the sense of awe and amazement felt by characters. It is also a common theme in children's stories, where it represents the curiosity and exploration of the world.

How to Memorize "wonder"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a beautiful sunset and the feeling of wonder it brings.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'wonder' with feelings of amazement and curiosity.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'WONDER' to remember the definition: Wonder: A feeling of amazed admiration.

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