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
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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.
British National Corpus
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
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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
It validates for a kid somewhere in a community wondering if Pete Buttigieg belongs or she belongs or they belong in their own family that if you believe in yourself and your country, there is a lot backing up that belief.
It is amusing seeing the media elite in New York and D.C. run around with their hair on fire wondering, 'What on earth are New York values?' i'll tell you and the rest of the country, people understand exactly what that is. In South Carolina when I was there, the people there certainly understand it.
A years been too long. Its too long, especially if youre a family member, and we want to make sure the timelines, we understand more, what time, how many people involved, how many families are wondering now. These are all questions we need answered.
The vineyard managers have been looking to control insects that might feed on the foliage or on the clusters of grapes themselves, one grower lost about 35 acres, and they stopped planting vines there for a while and were wondering if they could even have vineyards.
The company should be more explicit, investors are left wondering for example on the Technologies (unit's) actual topline forecast for 2016, i'm mostly surprised over the share reaction. Considering the increasing significance of (the) network business for the stock, this is a very strong movement.
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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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