American English pronunciation
How to pronounce wondering
IPA transcription: ['wʌndɚɪŋ]
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Verb
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have a wish or desire to know something
“He wondered who had built this beautiful church”
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place in doubt or express doubtful speculation
“I wonder whether this was the right thing to do”
“she wondered whether it would snow tonight”
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be amazed at
“We marvelled at the child's linguistic abilities”
Adjective
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showing curiosity
“if someone saw a man climbing a light post they might get inquisitive”
“raised a speculative eyebrow”
Usage examples
- Miriam came out wondering.
- I was wondering if you would work on this project with me because I can’t find anyone else.
- I was wondering if you would work on this project with me because I can’t find anyone else.
- That’s awesome, he said wonderingly.
- I was wondering if you would work on this project with me because I can’t find anyone else.
- I was wondering if you could tell me a bit more about what it's like to live and work there.
- I was wondering if you would work on this project with me because I can’t find anyone else.
- I was wondering if you could tell me a bit more about what it's like to live and work there.
- I was wondering if you could tell me a bit more about what it's like to live and work there.
- Evie records it in her diary later, apparently wondering what it all means.