Definition
I wonder (if / whether Bruno is happy): I ask myself, I speculate, I'm thinking about (if / whether Bruno is happy)
I wonder whether we'll have this report finished by Monday or if we will be late.
a wonder: a miracle, a marvel, a spectacle, a phenomenon
It's a wonder that he's still running marathons at the age of 90.
Pronunciation examples
UK: Can you name the seven wonders of the world?
US: I wonder if I can...
- "It truly is one of mother nature's most wonderful wonders."
- "It's the big, hunky landmass between Africa and the Atlantic in case you were wondering."
- "I wonder if you can hear me, sweet friend, sweet prince."
- "One wonders how the company's CEO, Bruno Delavigne will react to this latest fiasco."
- "I was wondering if you could perhaps use your political influence, as the president of Europe to, er, pull a few strings?"
- "Sometimes I wonder if it's worth organising any kind of social activities at the company."
- "I was wondering where you got those magnificent baby blues!"
- "I know it's up to you of course, but Susie- Oh that's right... You're probably wondering about Susie."
- "Harold : So, ladies and gentlemen, you're probably wondering why I've brought you all the way up to the North Pole."
- "You're probably wondering what exactly happened between Bruno and I, and to be honest it's not easy to explain."
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