English · Word Candidate

wonder

/ˈwʌndə/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: wonders · wondering · wondered

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A sense of awe, astonishment and curiosity, inspired by unexpected events, novel experiences and inexplicable circumstances, sometimes accompanied by surprise, shock or reverence.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Cảm giác kinh ngạc, tò mò và sự ngưỡng mộ

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Noun

Examples

And they knew that it was hee which ſate for almes at the beautifull gate of the Temple: and they were filled with wonder and amazement at that which had happened vnto him.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Something that causes amazement or awe; a marvel.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Điều gì đó gây ngạc nhiên hoặc kinh ngạc

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Noun

Examples

Wonders of the World seem to come in sevens.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To be affected with surprise or admiration; to be struck with astonishment; to be amazed; to marvel; often followed by at.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Bị ảnh hưởng bởi sự ngạc nhiên hoặc ngưỡng mộ

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Verb

Examples

He's married by now, I shouldn't wonder.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To ponder; to feel doubt and curiosity; to query in the mind.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Suy ngẫm; cảm thấy nghi ngờ và tò mò

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Verb

Examples

He wondered whether penguins could fly. She had wondered this herself sometimes.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “wonder” mean?

A sense of awe, astonishment and curiosity, inspired by unexpected events, novel experiences and inexplicable circumstances, sometimes accompanied by surprise, shock or reverence.

Is “wonder” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.