What part of speech is “wonder”
Noun
Definition:
as a noun, 'wonder' refers to a feeling of amazement and admiration, often caused by something beautiful, remarkable, or unfamiliar. It can also refer to something that evokes such a feeling.
Rules:
can refer to a person, place, or thing that is considered remarkable or extraordinary. Can also refer to the emotion or feeling of curiosity or admiration.
Examples:
The Grand Canyon is one of the natural wonders of the world.
The child's musical talent was a wonder to behold.
She gazed in wonder at the magnificent fireworks.
Tips:
'Wonder' as a noun can sometimes be confused with 'miracle.' While both can refer to something extraordinary, a 'miracle' often has connotations of a supernatural event or divine intervention.
Verb
Definition:
as a verb, 'wonder' describes the act of thinking or speculating curiously, often about something one is uncertain about or in awe of.
Rules:
often used to express curiosity or doubt. Can be followed by a question word (e.g., 'why,' 'how,' 'if').
Examples:
I wonder if it's going to rain tomorrow.
She wondered why he was late.
They wondered at the beauty of the night sky.
Tips:
'wonder' as a verb is more about pondering or questioning rather than having a strong desire to know. For a stronger desire to know, 'want to know' might be more appropriate.