What does wondering mean?
Definitions for wondering
won·der·ing
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word wondering.
Princeton's WordNet
inquisitive, speculative, questioning, wondering(a)adjective
showing curiosity
"if someone saw a man climbing a light post they might get inquisitive"; "raised a speculative eyebrow"
Wiktionary
wonderingnoun
The mental activity by which one wonders; a query, puzzlement, etc.
Wikipedia
Wondering
Wondering is a song by the band Dirty Pretty Things. It was released as a single on 25 September 2006 and was the third to be released from the band's debut album Waterloo to Anywhere. Early versions were generally titled "If You Were Wondering", the single-word title being settled upon for the final release of the album.
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wondering
Wondering refers to the act of thinking or questioning something with curiosity or uncertainty. It involves pondering or speculating about a particular topic or situation, often driven by a desire to gain knowledge, seek clarification, or explore possibilities. Wondering can lead to a search for information, seeking answers, or contemplating various scenarios. It is a fundamental cognitive process that allows individuals to engage in critical thinking, problem-solving, and learning.
Webster Dictionary
Wondering
of Wonder
Wikidata
Wondering
"Wondering" is a song by the band Dirty Pretty Things. It was released as a single on 15 October 2006 and was the third to be released from the band's debut album Waterloo to Anywhere. Early versions of the song generally sported the title "If You Were Wondering", the single-word title being settled upon for the final release of Waterloo to Anywhere.
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Spoken Corpus Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'wondering' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #4051
Written Corpus Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'wondering' in Written Corpus Frequency: #2092
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of wondering in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of wondering in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
Examples of wondering in a Sentence
They hear that they can no longer have abortions or be able to control their reproductive future, and they're wondering if things like IUDs [ intrauterine devices ] are going to be next, if emergency contraception might be next, if their birth control might be next.
To every kid growing up in poverty wondering if fitting in means dumbing down, the answer is no, to every single mom who struggles to make ends meet, who wonders if her efforts are in vain, they are not.
If you are wondering you are not living.If you are going to die you will wonder.
We made a mistake when we shut down our nuclear program. As an Iranian, I say that was a mistake. If we start again and they impose sanctions, then we can at least say we are under sanctions for the nuclear program, now we are wondering why we are under sanctions. We shut down the nuclear program, so why we are being punished with sanctions?
i always like trying to catch a bus in a new city wondering how will i know which one to take and simply deciding this one as it pulls up and looking at the natives looking at me and getting off at the end wondering where the hell i am and how will i get back.
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- přemýšlelCzech
- preguntandoSpanish
- me demandantFrench
- bertanya-tanyaIndonesian
- 不思議に思うJapanese
- ಚಕಿತಗೊಳಿಸುತ್ತದೆKannada
- zastanawianie sięPolish
- perguntandoPortuguese
- интересноRussian
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