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The science show filled us with wonder.
What does Wonder mean?
Wonder means curiosity, or thinking about something with interest.
Dictionary definition
A feeling of surprise and curiosity, or to think deeply because you want to know something.
Example sentences
Wonder in a sentence
medium
I wonder how bees find flowers so fast.
hard
She stood in wonder as the sky changed colors.
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Commonly confused words
Wander or wonder?
Compare the meanings, then choose a word for each new sentence.
Wander
To move around without a fixed route.
In a sentence We wander along the garden paths.
Wonder
To feel curious or ask yourself about something.
In a sentence I wonder how the clock works.
Spot the difference Wander concerns moving without a fixed route. Wonder concerns curiosity or amazement.
Which word fits?
Choose wander or wonder for each blank. Say your answer, then check why it fits.
1Do not ___ away from the group during the visit.
Check answer 1
wander — The sentence concerns moving away.
2I ___ why the moon looks different tonight.
Check answer 2
wonder — The sentence expresses curiosity.
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Practice 1
What does wonder mean?
The correct meaning is: Wonder means curiosity, or thinking about something with interest.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to wonder?
Curiosity is close in meaning to wonder in this context.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a useful contrast for wonder?
Certainty contrasts with wonder in this dictionary entry.
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Wonder
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wun · der · strongest beat: wun
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WordWonder.
Partnoun, verb.
MeaningWonder means curiosity, or thinking about something with interest.
ExampleExample: The science show filled us with wonder.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- wun · der
- Strongest beat
- wun
- Ending
- der
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on wun.
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Synonyms
Words like Wonder
Antonyms
Opposite words
certaintyUse when you feel completely sure.
indifferenceUse when you do not care to know more.
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Word family
Wonder word family
Base word
wonder
adjective
wonderful
Very good in a way that brings joy or surprise.
verb
wondering
Thinking with curiosity.
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Hint for students
Wonder means curiosity, or thinking about something with interest.
Common mix-up
Wonder can be a feeling of amazement or the act of thinking curiously. It is different from certainty.
Try it in class or at home
Write one sentence that shows wonder without using the word wonder. Then underline clue words that show curiosity, or thinking about something with interest. Example: I wonder how bees find flowers so fast. Clue words: bees, find, flowers, fast Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show curiosity, or thinking about something with interest?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "I wonder how bees find flowers so fast." Why does wonder fit better than certainty?
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