אנגלית

wonder

gb/wˈʌndɚ/ us/wˈʌndɚ/
B1 אנגלית
~ 3000
משמעויות
0 משמעויות
פועל B1 action
1

to be curious or uncertain

To want to know or feel unsure about something.

תבנית שימוש: to wonder [clause/question word]
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes confuse 'wonder' with 'wander'. 'Wonder' is about thinking or feeling curious, while 'wander' means to walk without a fixed plan.
מילים נרדפות
question (Focuses more on formally asking or expressing doubt, rather than the personal feeling of curiosity.)
הפכים
know (Indicates certainty rather than curiosity or doubt.)
צירופים
wonder whether |wonder how |wonder why |can't help but wonder
נושאים
emotions |thinking |communication |core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
  • I wonder if she will come to the meeting.
  • He wondered what life would be like in another country.
  • They couldn't help but wonder why the store was closed.
  • She often wonders whether she made the right decision.
דוגמאות ללומדים
  • I wonder if it will rain today.
  • She wonders where her keys are.
  • They wonder why the dog is barking.
  • He wonders when the bus will come.
שם עצם B1 state
2

feeling of amazement and admiration

A strong feeling of surprise and liking for something new or special.

מילים נרדפות
awe (Often stronger than 'wonder', with more emphasis on respect or fear.)
הפכים
indifference (Lack of interest or emotional response.)
צירופים
filled with wonder |in wonder |a sense of wonder
נושאים
emotions |art |nature |core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
  • The children stared in wonder at the fireworks.
  • She looked at the ancient ruins with a sense of wonder.
  • Travel can fill you with wonder at the diversity of cultures.
דוגמאות ללומדים
  • The baby looked at the toy in wonder.
  • He watched the stars in wonder.
  • They listened in wonder to the music.
שם עצם B1 entity
3

something amazing or admirable

A person or thing that is very good, special, or surprising.

מילים נרדפות
marvel ('Marvel' is slightly more formal and literary than 'wonder'.)
הפכים
ordinary thing (Something common that does not inspire amazement.)
צירופים
a wonder of the world |natural wonder |modern wonder
נושאים
art |nature |achievements |core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
  • The Great Wall of China is a wonder of the world.
  • Her recovery after the accident was a real wonder.
  • This new technology is a modern wonder.
דוגמאות ללומדים
  • The pyramids are a wonder of the world.
  • The bridge is a modern wonder.
  • This phone is a real wonder.
דקדוק
צורת המילון
wonder
IPA
GB/wˈʌndɚ/
US/wˈʌndɚ/
הברות והטעמה
won - der (2 הברות)
Stress on 1st syllable (won)
צורות המילה
Noun
  • Base: wonder
  • Plural: wonder, wonders
Verb
  • Base: wonder
  • 3rd Person Singular: wonders
  • Present Participle: wondering
  • Past: wondered
משפחת מילים
Forms
wonders noun wondering verb wondered verb
Core family
wonderful adjective A2 wonderfully adverb B1
Advanced or less common
wonderment noun wondrous adjective B2
ביטויים

I was wondering if...

1
/ˈaɪ wəz wˈʌndɚɪŋ ˈɪf |/
fixed phrase

polite way to ask something

A polite way to ask for something or to ask a question.

דוגמאות
  • I was wondering if you could help me with this.
  • I was wondering if there are any tickets left.

make someone wonder

1
/mˈeɪk sˈʌmwˌʌn wˈʌndɚ/
fixed phrase

cause curiosity or doubt in someone

To cause someone to feel curious or unsure about something.

דוגמאות
  • His strange behavior makes me wonder what's going on.
  • The news made people wonder about the future.

no wonder

1
/nˈoʊ wˈʌndɚ/
fixed phrase

it is not surprising

Used to say that something is not surprising because of what has happened or been said.

דוגמאות
  • No wonder you're tired after running all day.
  • She studied hard; no wonder she passed the exam.

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