What is the meaning of wonder?

noun

  • The feeling aroused by something strange and surprising.
  • Something that causes feelings of wonder.
    • usage: "the wonders of modern science"
  • A state in which you want to learn more about something.

verb

  • Have a wish or desire to know something.
    • usage: "He wondered who had built this beautiful church"
  • Place in doubt or express doubtful speculation.
    • usage: "I wonder whether this was the right thing to do"; "she wondered whether it would snow tonight"
  • Be amazed at.
    • usage: "We marvelled at the child's linguistic abilities"
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