wonder
gb/wˈʌndɚ/ us/wˈʌndɚ/
B1
Anglų
~ 3000
Reikšmės
0 reikšmių
Veiksmažodis
B1
action
1
to be curious or uncertain
To want to know or feel unsure about something.
Vartosenos šablonas:
to wonder [clause/question word]
Dažna klaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'wonder' with 'wander'. 'Wonder' is about thinking or feeling curious, while 'wander' means to walk without a fixed plan.
Sinonimai
question (Focuses more on formally asking or expressing doubt, rather than the personal feeling of curiosity.)
Antonimai
know (Indicates certainty rather than curiosity or doubt.)
Kolokacijos
wonder whether
|wonder how
|wonder why
|can't help but wonder
Temos
emotions
|thinking
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Daiktavardis
B1
state
2
feeling of amazement and admiration
A strong feeling of surprise and liking for something new or special.
Sinonimai
awe (Often stronger than 'wonder', with more emphasis on respect or fear.)
Antonimai
indifference (Lack of interest or emotional response.)
Kolokacijos
filled with wonder
|in wonder
|a sense of wonder
Temos
emotions
|art
|nature
|core_vocabulary
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- The baby looked at the toy in wonder.
- He watched the stars in wonder.
- They listened in wonder to the music.
Daiktavardis
B1
entity
3
something amazing or admirable
A person or thing that is very good, special, or surprising.
Sinonimai
marvel ('Marvel' is slightly more formal and literary than 'wonder'.)
Antonimai
ordinary thing (Something common that does not inspire amazement.)
Kolokacijos
a wonder of the world
|natural wonder
|modern wonder
Temos
art
|nature
|achievements
|core_vocabulary
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- The pyramids are a wonder of the world.
- The bridge is a modern wonder.
- This phone is a real wonder.
Gramatika
Pagrindinė forma
wonder
IPA
GB/wˈʌndɚ/
US/wˈʌndɚ/
Skiemenys ir kirčiavimas
won - der (2 skiemenys)
Stress on 1st syllable (won)
Žodžio formos
Noun
- Base: wonder
- Plural: wonder, wonders
Verb
- Base: wonder
- 3rd Person Singular: wonders
- Present Participle: wondering
- Past: wondered
Žodžių šeima
Forms
wonders
noun
wondering
verb
wondered
verb
Core family
wonderful
adjective A2
wonderfully
adverb B1
Advanced or less common
wonderment
noun
wondrous
adjective B2
Posakiai
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.
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Pavyzdžiai
- No wonder you're tired after running all day.
- She studied hard; no wonder she passed the exam.