Meaning & use
wondering
Feeling curious about something and thinking about possible answers or explanations.
See it in a sentence
I've been wondering whether we should reschedule the trip because of the weather.
She sat quietly, wondering what her old friend's life had turned out like.
A note on using this word
Wondering is commonly followed by whether, if, or a question word like what or why, introducing the thing being questioned.
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