wonders

We have found lemma(root) word of wonders : wonder.

Definitions


[ˈwʌndə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a feeling of amazement and admiration, caused by something beautiful, remarkable, or unfamiliar
(e.g: he observed the intricacy of the ironwork with the wonder of a child)

- a person or thing regarded as very good, remarkable, or effective
(e.g: we all eat cakes from Gisella—she's a wonder)

- a surprising event or situation
(e.g: it is a wonder that losses are not much greater)


Phrases:
- I shouldn't wonder
- nine day wonder
- no wonder
- wonders will never cease
- work wonders

Origin:
Old English wundor (noun), wundrian (verb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch wonder and German Wunder, of unknown ultimate origin


[ˈwʌndə], (Verb)

Definitions:
- desire to know something; feel curious
(e.g: how many times have I written that, I wonder?)

- feel doubt
(e.g: even hereditary peers are inclined to wonder about the legitimacy of the place)

- feel admiration and amazement; marvel
(e.g: people stood by and wondered at such bravery)


Phrases:
- I shouldn't wonder
- nine day wonder
- no wonder
- wonders will never cease
- work wonders

Origin:
Old English wundor (noun), wundrian (verb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch wonder and German Wunder, of unknown ultimate origin




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