past and past participle
Wanted to know something, or thought about it because you were not sure.
I wondered why Maya left so early.
She wondered if she should speak up.
American English
How to pronounce wondered
verbB1Very common word
WUHNderd
/ˈwən.dɚd̚/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Form of wonder
Wanted to know something, or thought about it because you were not sure.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
past and past participle
Felt very surprised and impressed by something.
Visitors wondered at the size of the ancient statues.
We wondered at the beauty of the mountain lake.
Useful expressions
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.