Collins English-English Dictionary

wonder ['w^ndə]

1. 1. n the feeling excited by something strange; a mixture of surprise, curiosity, and sometimes awe

2. 2. n something that causes such a feeling, such as a miracle

3. 3. n See Seven Wonders of the World

4. 4. n [modifier] exciting wonder by virtue of spectacular results achieved, feats performed, etc

   a wonder drug

   a wonder horse

5. 5. vb [when tr, may take a clause as object] [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

6. 6. vb [when intr, often foll by at] to be amazed (at something)

   I wonder at your impudence

7. 7. vb [Etymology] Old English wundor; related to Old Saxon wundar, Old Norse undr, German Wunder