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wonder > 6 senses
NOUN1wonder, wonderment, admirationThe feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
2wonder, marvelSomething that causes feelings of wonder
3wonder, curiosityA state in which you want to learn more about something
VERB1wonder, inquire, enquireHave a wish or desire to know something
2wonder, questionPlace in doubt or express doubtful speculation
3wonder, marvelBe amazed at
wonder > pronunciation
Soundswah'nder
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wonder > noun 1, feeling
MeaningThe feeling aroused by something strange and surprising.
Synonymswonderment, admiration
Narrowerawe
Broaderastonishment, amazement
Verbswonder
wonder > noun 2, event
MeaningSomething that causes feelings of wonder.
Examples"the wonders of modern science"
Synonymsmarvel
Broaderhappening, occurrence, natural event
Verbswonder
wonder > noun 3, cognition
MeaningA state in which you want to learn more about something.
Synonymscuriosity
Narrowerdesire to know, lust for learning, thirst for knowledge; interest, involvement; curiousness, inquisitiveness
Broadercognitive state, state of mind
Verbswonder
wonder > verb 1, cognition
MeaningHave a wish or desire to know something.
PatternSomebody ----s whether INFINITIVE
Examples"He wondered who had built this beautiful church"
Synonymsinquire, enquire
Narrowerrequest
Broaderquestion, query
Nounswonderer; wonder
wonder > verb 2, communication
MeaningPlace in doubt or express doubtful speculation.
PatternSomebody ----s; Somebody ----s whether INFINITIVE
ModelThey wonder whether there was a traffic accident
Examples"I wonder whether this was the right thing to do"; "she wondered whether it would snow tonight"
Synonymsquestion
Narrowerscruple
Broaderchew over, think over, meditate, ponder, excogitate, contemplate, muse, reflect, mull, mull over, ruminate, speculate
wonder > verb 3, communication
MeaningBe amazed at.
PatternSomebody ----s something
ModelSam and Sue wonder over the results of the experiment
Synonymsmarvel
Broaderreact, respond
Nounswonder, wonderment; wonder; wonderer

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