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WONDER

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Wonder.

How to pronounce wonder:

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Wonder - as a noun

The feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
admirationwonderment
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
amazementastonishment
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Something that causes feelings of wonder

Example: "The wonders of modern science"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
marvel

A state in which you want to learn more about something

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
curiosity
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cognitive statestate of mind
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Wonder - as a verb

Have a wish or desire to know something

Example: "He wondered who had built this beautiful church"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
enquireinquire
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
queryquestion
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Place in doubt or express doubtful speculation

Example: "I wonder whether this was the right thing to do"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
question
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
chew overcontemplateexcogitatemeditatemullmull overmuseponderreflectruminatespeculatethink over
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Be amazed at

Example: "We marvelled at the child's linguistic abilities"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
marvel

Example Sentences

"I gazed at the natural wonder of the Grand Canyon."
"The child's eyes were filled with wonder as she watched the fireworks."
"The ancient wonders of the world captivate historians and tourists alike."
"Her performance was a wonder to behold."
"The magician performed a series of wonders that left the audience astounded."
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Word Game Points

Is WONDER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, wonder is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

WONDER has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is WONDER a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, wonder is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
WONDER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is WONDER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, wonder is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
WONDER has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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