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This baby comes out of you and there's no handbook. They hand you this child and say, 'Don't kill it. Feed it, clothe it and shelter it.' I never knew what that kind of love was. I remember looking at my daughter for the first time and wondering if that's the way my father looked at me.
Alicia Coppola

Meaning of "wondering" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF WONDERING

wondering  [ˈwʌndərɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF WONDERING

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Wondering is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES WONDERING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of wondering in the English dictionary

The definition of wondering in the dictionary is fascinated. Other definition of wondering is curious and enthusiastic.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH WONDERING


bewildering
bɪˈwɪldərɪŋ
blundering
ˈblʌndərɪŋ
bouldering
ˈbəʊldərɪŋ
considering
kənˈsɪdərɪŋ
gerrymandering
ˌdʒɛrɪˈmændərɪŋ
hindering
ˈhɪndərɪŋ
laundering
ˈlɔːndərɪŋ
maundering
ˈmɔːndərɪŋ
meandering
mɪˈændərɪŋ
ordering
ˈɔːdərɪŋ
philandering
fɪˈlændərɪŋ
powdering
ˈpaʊdərɪŋ
rendering
ˈrɛndərɪŋ
shuddering
ˈʃʌdərɪŋ
smoldering
ˈsməʊldərɪŋ
smouldering
ˈsməʊldərɪŋ
tendering
ˈtɛndərɪŋ
thundering
ˈθʌndərɪŋ
unwandering
ʌnˈwɒndərɪŋ
wandering
ˈwɒndərɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE WONDERING

wonder
wonder boy
wonder drug
wonder girl
wonder-worker
wonder-working
wonderer
wonderful
wonderfully
wonderfulness
wonderingly
wonderkid
wonderland
wonderless
wonderment
wondermonger
wonderstruck
wonderwork
wondrous
wondrously

WORDS THAT END LIKE WONDERING

bring
catering
civil engineering
covering
electrical engineering
empowering
engineering
fingering
flattering
flowering
gathering
hovering
lettering
lowering
mechanical engineering
offering
pioneering
recovering
steering
suffering
watering

Synonyms and antonyms of wondering in the English dictionary of synonyms

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SYNONYMS OF «WONDERING»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «wondering» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of wondering

Translation of «wondering» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF WONDERING

Find out the translation of wondering to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of wondering from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «wondering» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

想知道
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

preguntándose
570 millions of speakers

English

wondering
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सोच
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

يتساءل
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

интересно
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

perguntando
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ভাবছি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

demande
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

tertanya-tanya
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

fragen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

不思議に思う
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

궁금
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Pemikiran
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tự hỏi
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஆச்சரியமாக
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

आश्चर्य वाटते
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

merak ediyor
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

chiedendosi
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

zastanawiasz
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

цікаво
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

întrebam
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αναρωτιούνται
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

wonder
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

undrar
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

lurer
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of wondering

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «WONDERING»

The term «wondering» is very widely used and occupies the 6.290 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «WONDERING» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about wondering

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10 QUOTES WITH «WONDERING»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word wondering.
1
Gary Allan
Everything about the music industry takes away from you as an artist. They're always wondering what the next thing is: 'What do you have?' It's a very introverted process.
2
Fede Alvarez
A good story will keep you wondering about what's happening, what's going on, where does this go? Now it's going to go that way, now it's going to go that way. It has to do that. If it's predictable, it's just boring.
3
Shelley Berman
So that this thing that aired in 1963 would result a few years later in personal bankruptcy, would result in having people be on edge with me, wondering when I'm going to blow up.
4
Graham Brown
Writing itself is a dream. There are days of self doubt and deadlines and wondering how you're going to pay the bills until you write that bestseller. But it's still the best job I've ever had. I've also been able to help a lot of people and even inspire a few and that feels great.
5
Alicia Coppola
This baby comes out of you and there's no handbook. They hand you this child and say, 'Don't kill it. Feed it, clothe it and shelter it.' I never knew what that kind of love was. I remember looking at my daughter for the first time and wondering if that's the way my father looked at me.
6
Mick Cornett
People in Oklahoma don't wake up every morning wondering what the government is going to do for them.
7
Kenny Dalglish
I had to know if I could make it somewhere else. I did not want to go through the rest of my life wondering what might have been without putting myself to the test.
8
Tim DeKay
I do have comfort, because as an actor you don't want that anxiety of wondering if you're going to continue with a certain role or if you're going to be employed the next year. It's nice to be comfortable with that and then you can concern yourself with the stories and nothing else. There's no other agenda than putting out a good product.
9
Johnny Depp
I like the challenge of trying different things and wondering whether it's going to work or whether I'm going to fall flat on my face.
10
Everett Dirksen
During a political campaign everyone is concerned with what a candidate will do on this or that question if he is elected except the candidate; he's too busy wondering what he'll do if he isn't elected.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WONDERING»

Discover the use of wondering in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to wondering and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Wondering Brain: Thinking about Religion with and Beyond ...
But even as it brings us closer to understanding how the mind works, science is producing more, and perhaps even larger questions. What further powers and abilities are latent within us?
Kelly Bulkeley, 2005
2
Philosophy: An Introduction to the Art of Wondering
Choose the latest edition of this classic introduction to philosophy text for a unique synoptic approach that will engage and visually captivate for your students.
James Christian, 2011
3
Never Die Wondering: Alistair Macleod Story
This book is an incredible Australian story of an ordinary man who has lived an extraordinary life, who has overcome seemly insurmountable obstacles to succeed in living his dreams and accomplishing his ambitions.
Alistair MacLeod, 2009
4
Just Wondering, Jesus: 100 Questions People Want to Ask
In his weekly newspaper column the author challenges readers to pose the questions they would most like to ask Jesus "from the roadside," and here in a fascinating glimpse into people's minds and hearts are some of those questions, as well ...
Tom Ehrich, 2005
5
Wondering About: Curiosity, Imagination, and Science: A ...
Wondering About is the personal journey of a mind that has used imagination, curiosity, and wonder to try to make sense of the world using science as the bedrock of the road taken.
David Strumfels, 2010
6
Stop Wondering If You'll Ever Meet Him (Large Print 16pt)
How do you know it works? As friends and longtime business partners, Ryan and Jessica were dating other people when they began writing this book. However, during the time they were working on this project, they began dating each other.
Ryan And Jessica Cassaday, 2010
7
Wondering Man, Money & Go(l)d
This book is from one of us who's seen life from close - in its scarcity and in its abundance - and enjoyed every moment of it - in meaningful lasting joys and in silent cries in moments of planned slaughtering of mankind.
R. GOSWAMI, 2007
8
I Was Just Wondering
Bestselling author Philip Yancey writes on a diverse range of topics that touch on the fields of history, science, religion, ethics, and more, in this new edition based on his stimulating columns written especially for "Christianity Today" ...
Philip Yancey, 1998
9
The Wandering Who?: A Study of Jewish Identity Politics
Jewish identity is tied up with some of the most difficult and contentious issues of today. The purpose in this book is to open many of these issues up for discussion.
Gilad Atzmon, 2011
10
Yijing Wondering and Wandering
In the first part, Wondering, Jane Schorre ponders the meaning of the hexagrams, taking into consideration their arrangement, their relationships as thirty-two reflecting pairs, and their characters -- the Chinese names.
Jane Schorre, Carrin Dunne, 2003

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WONDERING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term wondering is used in the context of the following news items.
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Wondering about wind
GWYNETH WILSON first spent summer on Block Island 58 years ago. She became a year-round resident five years ago because she loves island life, except for ... «The Economist, Jul 15»
2
In 'Wondering Who You Are,' A Man Wakes Up And Doesn't Know …
Sonya Lea and her husband Richard Bandy had a 23-year marriage filled with ups, downs and memories. In 2000 Bandy developed a rare form of appendix ... «NPR, Jul 15»
3
Wondering about the hundreds of buses in and around downtown …
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Youth Gathering in Detroit this week is expected to bring a $30 million economic impact to the region. But the ... «Crain's Detroit Business, Jul 15»
4
Bewildered Greeks left wondering what happened to referendum …
Less than a week after they triumphantly gave international creditors a bloody nose by rejecting a harsh austerity plan, angry and bewildered Greeks are left ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
5
Wondering What 'Privilege' Is? This Video Has Some Answers For You
Each question asks the participants whether or not they enjoy certain privileges or endure different disadvantages. “I think when you can represent it visually like ... «Huffington Post Canada, Jul 15»
6
Wondering how long you have? Simple score gives five-year death …
LONDON Health researchers have developed a scientifically rigorous death risk calculator that predicts a person's risk of dying within five years and say they ... «Reuters, Jun 15»
7
Wondering about that ship anchored in Lake Michigan? Here's the …
Pius XI Catholic High School students enjoy the warm weather Tuesday on their day off school at Bradford Beach as a cargo ship is seen in Lake Michigan. «Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Jun 15»
8
I'm wondering if I rushed into the first job offered
I can't help wondering if I made the right choice by rushing into the first job I was offered and whether or not I should get out. Do you need advice on a work issue ... «The Guardian, May 15»
9
Dollar Bulls Wondering What Went Wrong in Drop to Four-Month Low
Dollar bulls are pondering what's left of the rally that had pundits talking of dollar hegemony just months ago. The U.S. currency slid toward the lowest in almost ... «Bloomberg, May 15»
10
Turks Are Wondering if Their President Is Insane
It is not the first time that politicians and other observers in Ankara wonder about the president's state of mind. When Erdogan raged against anti-government ... «Daily Beast, May 15»

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