American English
/ˈwən.dɚz/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Form of wonder
Wonders can be either a third-person singular verb or a plural noun.
Someone who wonders wants to know something or thinks about it because they are not sure.
Practice out loudSomeone who wonders wants to know something or thinks about it because they are not sure.
She wonders why the train is late.
Everyone wonders if the plan will work.
In this meaning, wonders means “wants to know,” not “is amazed.”
Someone who wonders at something feels very surprised and impressed by it.
The child wonders at the bright fireworks.
She wonders at the beauty of the canyon.
This meaning is usually followed by at and is less common than the question meaning.
Wonders are people or things that are extremely impressive or beautiful.
The natural wonders of the region attract thousands of visitors.
These ancient temples are among the world's greatest wonders.
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.