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Wondered

Verb / ˈwʌndɜ:d / Another word for wondered — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To think or speculate curiously.

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Common collocations

  • wondered if
  • wondered why
  • wondered what
  • wondered aloud
  • wondered whether
  • wondered about it
  • wondered how

Word family

noun wonder
verb wonder
adjective wonderful

Usage note

Often followed by 'if', 'why', 'what', or 'how' to introduce a clause expressing the subject of the wondering. Can imply a lack of knowledge or a desire for explanation.

Example sentences

  1. I wondered where my keys were.
  2. She wondered what her cat was thinking.
  3. He wondered how long it would take to finish his homework.
  4. They wondered if it was going to snow.
  5. We wondered what would happen next.

Quotes

  • I have found, through years of practice, that people garden in order to make something grow; to interact with nature; to share, to find sanctuary, to heal, to honor the earth, to leave a mark. Through gardening, we feel whole as we make our personal work of art upon our land. - Julie Moir Messervy
  • The only thing we know for sure is that we know nothing at all. - Plato
  • I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious. - Albert Einstein

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