gerund / present participle
Thinking about something because you want to know more or are not sure.
I was wondering whether the office was still open.
She sat quietly, wondering what to do next.
American English
How to pronounce wondering
verbB1Very common word
WUHNderihng
/ˈwən.dɚ.ɪŋ/
3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Form of wonder
In “I was wondering if...” or “I was wondering whether...,” this form often introduces a polite request or question.
Thinking about something because you want to know more or are not sure.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
gerund / present participle
Feeling very surprised and impressed by something.
The tourists stood by the canyon, wondering at its enormous size.
She walked through the museum, wondering at the beauty of the paintings.
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.