American English
/ˈwən.dɚ/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
To want to know something, or to think about it because you are not sure.
Practice out loudTo want to know something, or to think about it because you are not sure.
I wonder why Maya left so early.
We wondered if the store was still open.
In the common question meaning, wonder means “want to know,” not “be amazed.”
wonder why · wonder if · wonder about the future
subject + wonder + wh-word + subject + verb
subject + wonder + if/whether + subject + verb
A feeling of surprise and admiration.
The children watched the fireworks in wonder.
Her first view of the ocean filled her with wonder.
a sense of wonder · fill someone with wonder · in wonder
subject + look at + something + in wonder
A person or thing that is extremely impressive or beautiful.
That old train is a wonder of engineering.
The tiny robot was a real wonder.
a wonder of nature · an engineering wonder · a modern wonder
something + be + a wonder of + noun
To feel very surprised and impressed by something.
Visitors wondered at the size of the ancient statues.
We wondered at the beauty of the mountain lake.
wonder at the beauty · wonder at the sight
subject + wonder at + noun
used to say that something is not surprising
No wonder Leo is tired; he worked all night.
a polite way to ask for something indirectly
I wonder if you could send me the file today.
one of the world's most famous and impressive places or things
The Great Barrier Reef is one of the natural wonders of the world.