wondersomething that causes feelings of wonder; feelings aroused by a marvel; to query in the mind: Sometimes we wonder what we?re here for.Not to be confused with:wander ? rove, ramble, move about without a fixed course: He tends to wander aimlessly throughout the city.Abused, Confused, & Misused Words by Mary Embree Copyright © 2007, 2013 by Mary Embreewon·der (w?n?d?r)n.1. a. The emotion aroused by something awe-inspiring, astounding, or surprising: gazed with wonder at the northern lights.b. The quality that arouses such emotion: “Her long fair hair was girlish: and girlish, and touched with the wonder of mortal beauty, her face” (James Joyce).2. a. One that arouses awe, astonishment, surprise, or admiration; a marvel: Given all his unhealthy habits, it’s a wonder he’s lived this long. She was a wonder in that movie.b. often Wonder A monumental human creation regarded with awe, especially one of seven monuments of the ancient world that appeared on various lists of late antiquity.3. a. An extraordinary or remarkable act or achievement: That teacher has worked wonders with these students.b. An event inexplicable by the laws of nature; a miracle.v. won·dered, won·der·ing, won·ders v.intr.1. To have a feeling of awe, astonishment, surprise, or admiration: We wondered at the ease with which she settled into her new job.2. To be filled with curiosity or doubt: I could only wonder after hearing his excuse. I wondered about his late-night comings and goings.v.tr. To feel curiosity or be in doubt about: I wondered what kind of costume she would wear. I wondered why I said that.adj. Remarkable or extraordinary, especially in being beneficial: considers quinoa a wonder grain.Idioms: do wonders To have a beneficial effect: This tonic will do wonders for you. for a wonder As a cause for surprise; surprisingly.[Middle English, from Old English wundor.]won?der·er n.Synonyms: wonder, marvel, miracle, phenomenon These nouns denote one that evokes amazement or admiration: saw the wonders of Paris; a marvel of modern technology; a miracle of culinary art; a phenomenon of medical science.American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.wonder (?w?nd?) n1. the feeling excited by something strange; a mixture of surprise, curiosity, and sometimes awe2. something that causes such a feeling, such as a miracle3. (Historical Terms) See Seven Wonders of the World4. (modifier) exciting wonder by virtue of spectacular results achieved, feats performed, etc: a wonder drug; a wonder horse. 5. do wonders work wonders to achieve spectacularly fine results6. for a wonder surprisingly or amazingly7. nine days’ wonder a subject that arouses general surprise or public interest for a short time8. no wonder (sentence connector) (I am) not surprised at all (that): no wonder he couldn’t come. 9. small wonder (sentence connector) (I am) hardly surprised (that): small wonder he couldn’t make it tonight. vb (when tr, may take a clause as object) 10. (when: intr, often foll by about) to indulge in speculative inquiry, often accompanied by an element of doubt (concerning something): I wondered about what she said; I wonder what happened. 11. (when: intr, often foll by at) to be amazed (at something): I wonder at your impudence. [Old English wundor; related to Old Saxon wundar, Old Norse undr, German Wunder] ?wonderer n ?wonderless adjWonder (?w?nd?) n (Biography) Stevie. real name Steveland Judkins Morris. born 1950, US Motown singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. His recordings include Up-Tight (1966), “Superstition” (1972), Innervisions (1973), Songs in the Key of Life (1976), and “I Just Called to Say I Love You” (1985)Collins English Dictionary ? Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014won?der (?w?n d?r) v.i. 1. to think or speculate curiously and sometimes doubtfully: to wonder about the truth of a statement. 2. to be filled with awe; marvel (often fol. by at): We wondered at her skill and daring. v.t. 3. to speculate curiously; be curious to know: I wonder what happened. 4. to feel wonder at: We wondered that you went. n. 5. a cause of surprise, astonishment, or admiration: It is a wonder he declined such an offer. 6. a feeling of amazement, puzzled interest, or reverent admiration: a sense of wonder at seeing the Grand Canyon. 7. a remarkable or extraordinary phenomenon, deed, or event; marvel or miracle. [before 900; (n.) Old English wundor, c. Old Saxon wundar, Old High German wuntar, Old Norse undr] won?der?er, n. Won?der (?w?n d?r) n. Stevie (Stevland Morris), born 1950, U.S. pop singer and musician. Random House Kernerman Webster’s College Dictionary, © 2010 K Dictionaries Ltd. Copyright 2005, 1997, 1991 by Random House, Inc. All rights reserved.wonderadmire – Can mean “to wonder at, to be slightly surprised.”marvel – Traces to Latin mirabilia, from mirari, “wonder at.”nine days’ wonder – An old term (c. 1325) for an event or phenomenon that attracts enthusiastic interest for a short while, but is then ignored or forgotten.Wonder Bread – Got its name from a vice president who watched a hot-air balloon race shortly before the bread needed a name?”wonder” is how he described the event and then the bread.Farlex Trivia Dictionary. © 2012 Farlex, Inc. All rights reserved.wonder1. basic useThe verb wonder is usually used to say that someone thinks about something and tries to guess or understand more about it.Wonder is often used with wh-clauses.Wonder is also used with if or whether. If you wonder if something is true, you ask yourself whether it is true.Be Careful!Don’t use a that-clause in sentences like these. Don’t say, for example, ‘He wondered that she remembered him’.Wonder is sometimes used with if to make an invitation.