wonder

adjectiveonly before noun

UK /ˈwʌndə(r)/

1
extremely good, unusual, beautiful, or effective
wonder drugs such as Prozac
Synonyms and related words
Extremely good or of a high quality
excellent
exceptional
high-grade

wonder

adjectiveonly before noun

US /ˈwʌndər/

1
extremely good, unusual, beautiful, or effective
wonder drugs such as Prozac
Synonyms and related words
Extremely good or of a high quality
good
excellent
wonderful

wonder

nounmainly literary

UK /ˈwʌndə(r)/

Word Forms

singular	wonder
plural	wonders

1
uncountable a feeling of surprise, admiration, or pleasure that you get, for example when you have seen something very unusual or beautiful
Where is the sense of wonder we felt when we were younger?
Her eyes were wide with wonder and awe.
in wonder:
She gazed at the ocean in wonder.
Synonyms and related words
Feelings of pleasure and excitement
pleasure
excitement
enthusiasm
Synonyms and related words
Feelings of surprise and shock
surprise
shock
astonishment
1. 1a
  countable something that makes you have this feeling
  the wonders of modern technology
  Coral reefs are among the natural wonders of the world.
  Synonyms and related words
  Something or someone that is good or very good
  masterpiece
  inspiration
  miracle
2. 1b
  countable someone whom you admire because they can do something difficult
  Charles, you’re a wonder – you always stay so calm!
  Synonyms and related words
  People and things that are admired and respected
  legend
  hero
  role model

phrases

do/work wonders

is it any wonder (that)?

it’s a wonder

(it’s) little/no/small wonder (that)

nine-day/seven-day/one-day wonder

wonders will never cease

wonder

nounmainly literary

US /ˈwʌndər/

Word Forms

singular	wonder
plural	wonders

1
uncountable a feeling of surprise, admiration, or pleasure that you get, for example when you have seen something very unusual or beautiful
Where is the sense of wonder we felt when we were younger?
Her eyes were wide with wonder and awe.
in wonder:
She gazed at the ocean in wonder.
Synonyms and related words
Feelings of pleasure and excitement
pleasure
excitement
enthusiasm
Synonyms and related words
Feelings of surprise and shock
surprise
shock
astonishment
1. 1a
  countable something that makes you have this feeling
  the wonders of modern technology
  Coral reefs are among the natural wonders of the world.
  Synonyms and related words
  Something or someone that is good or very good
  masterpiece
  inspiration
  miracle
2. 1b
  countable someone whom you admire because they can do something difficult
  Charles, you’re a wonder – you always stay so calm!
  Synonyms and related words
  People and things that are admired and respected
  legend
  hero
  role model

phrases

do/work wonders

is it any wonder (that)?

it’s a wonder

(it’s) little/no/small wonder (that)

will wonders never cease?

wonder

verb

UK /ˈwʌndə(r)/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	wonder
he/she/it	wonders
present participle	wondering
past tense	wondered
past participle	wondered

1
intransitive/transitive to think about something because you want to know more facts or details about it
‘How did they find out?’ she wondered.
wonder how/what/when etc:
I wonder what we can do to help Sylvia.
wonder if/whether:
I wonder if they’ll get married.
wonder about:
I was wondering about the best place for a holiday.
Synonyms and related words
To think carefully or a lot about things
consider
plan
think out
1. 1a
  to think about someone or something because you have doubts or are worried about them
  wonder about:
  I wonder about him sometimes, I really do.
  wonder whether/if/how etc:
  I wonder whether it was wise to let her travel alone.
  Synonyms and related words
  To think carefully or a lot about things
  consider
  plan
  think out
2
intransitive to admire someone or something and feel surprised by how beautiful or unusual they are
wonder at:
It’s hard not to wonder at the miracle of a newborn baby.
Synonyms and related words
To be shocked or surprised
be taken aback
marvel
start
Synonyms and related words
To respect someone or something, and to show respect
admire
respect
look up to

phrases

I don’t wonder (that)

I shouldn’t wonder (if)

I wonder if/whether

wonder

verb

US /ˈwʌndər/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	wonder
he/she/it	wonders
present participle	wondering
past tense	wondered
past participle	wondered

1
intransitive/transitive to think about something because you want to know more facts or details about it
“How did they find out?” she wondered.
wonder about:
I was wondering about the best way to tell her the news.
wonder how/what/when etc.:
I wonder what we can do to help Sylvia.
wonder if/whether:
I wonder if they’ll get married.
Synonyms and related words
To think carefully or a lot about things
consider
plan
think out
1. 1a
  to think about someone or something because you have doubts or are worried about them
  wonder about:
  I wonder about him sometimes, I really do.
  wonder whether/if/how etc.:
  I wonder whether it was wise to let her travel alone.
  Synonyms and related words
  To think carefully or a lot about things
  consider
  plan
  think out
2
intransitive to admire someone or something and feel surprised by how beautiful or unusual they are
wonder at:
It’s hard not to wonder at the miracle of a newborn baby.
Synonyms and related words
To be shocked or surprised
be taken aback
marvel
start
Synonyms and related words
To respect someone or something, and to show respect
admire
respect
look up to

phrases

I wonder if/whether

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