wondering

/'wʌndəriɳ/

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Word: Wondering

Part of Speech: Verb (present participle of "wonder")

Basic Definition: "Wondering" means feeling curious or asking yourself questions about something. When you are wondering, you are thinking about something that makes you interested or unsure.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "wondering" when you want to express your curiosity about something.
• It is often followed by "if," "what," "why," or "how" to introduce the question you are curious about.

Examples:

1. Simple Example: "I am wondering what time the movie starts." (You are curious about the time.)
2. In Context: "She saw a man climbing a light post and couldn’t help wondering why he was doing that." (She is curious about the man's actions.)

Advanced Usage:

• In more complex sentences, "wondering" can also show a deeper level of curiosity or reflection. For example: "After reading the book, he was left wondering about the author's true intentions." (This indicates a thoughtful curiosity about the author's motives.)

Word Variants:

• Wonder (noun): A feeling of amazement or admiration, e.g., "The wonders of nature."
• Wondered (past tense): Used to describe having been curious about something in the past, e.g., "I wondered why the sky was blue."
• Wondering (gerund): Can be used to describe the act of being curious in a continuous sense, e.g., "Wondering is a natural part of learning."

Different Meanings:

• Wonder (as a noun): Can also mean a feeling of amazement or admiration, as in "It was a wonder to see the Northern Lights."

Synonyms:

• Curious
• Inquisitive
• Pondering
• Speculating

Idioms:

1. "I wonder...": This phrase is often used to introduce a question or thought. For example, "I wonder if it will rain tomorrow."
2. "Wonder of wonders": An expression used to emphasize something amazing or surprising.

Phrasal Verbs:

• Wonder about: This means to think about something with curiosity. For example, "I often wonder about the mysteries of the universe."

Conclusion:

"Wondering" is a versatile word that conveys curiosity and a desire for knowledge. It helps you express questions and thoughts about the world around you.

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Adjective

1. showing curiosity
   • if someone saw a man climbing a light post they might get inquisitive
   • raised a speculative eyebrow

Synonyms

• inquisitive
• speculative
• questioning
• wondering