wonder
gb/wˈʌndɚ/ us/wˈʌndɚ/
B1
Engels
~ 3000
Betekenissen
0 betekenissen
Werkwoord
B1
action
1
to be curious or uncertain
To want to know or feel unsure about something.
Gebruikspatroon:
to wonder [clause/question word]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse 'wonder' with 'wander'. 'Wonder' is about thinking or feeling curious, while 'wander' means to walk without a fixed plan.
Synoniemen
question (Focuses more on formally asking or expressing doubt, rather than the personal feeling of curiosity.)
Antoniemen
know (Indicates certainty rather than curiosity or doubt.)
Woordcombinaties
wonder whether
|wonder how
|wonder why
|can't help but wonder
Thema's
emotions
|thinking
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- 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.
Zelfstandig naamwoord
B1
state
2
feeling of amazement and admiration
A strong feeling of surprise and liking for something new or special.
Synoniemen
awe (Often stronger than 'wonder', with more emphasis on respect or fear.)
Antoniemen
indifference (Lack of interest or emotional response.)
Woordcombinaties
filled with wonder
|in wonder
|a sense of wonder
Thema's
emotions
|art
|nature
|core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- The baby looked at the toy in wonder.
- He watched the stars in wonder.
- They listened in wonder to the music.
Zelfstandig naamwoord
B1
entity
3
something amazing or admirable
A person or thing that is very good, special, or surprising.
Synoniemen
marvel ('Marvel' is slightly more formal and literary than 'wonder'.)
Antoniemen
ordinary thing (Something common that does not inspire amazement.)
Woordcombinaties
a wonder of the world
|natural wonder
|modern wonder
Thema's
art
|nature
|achievements
|core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- The pyramids are a wonder of the world.
- The bridge is a modern wonder.
- This phone is a real wonder.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
wonder
IPA
GB/wˈʌndɚ/
US/wˈʌndɚ/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
won - der (2 lettergrepen)
Stress on 1st syllable (won)
Woordvormen
Noun
- Base: wonder
- Plural: wonder, wonders
Verb
- Base: wonder
- 3rd Person Singular: wonders
- Present Participle: wondering
- Past: wondered
Woordfamilie
Forms
wonders
noun
wondering
verb
wondered
verb
Core family
wonderful
adjective A2
wonderfully
adverb B1
Advanced or less common
wonderment
noun
wondrous
adjective B2
Uitdrukkingen
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.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden
- No wonder you're tired after running all day.
- She studied hard; no wonder she passed the exam.