wondered
Translation
questioned, was curious about, marveled at
Examples
He wondered what to do next.
He wondered what to do next.
She wondered about his strange behaviour.
She wondered about his strange behavior.
Grammar Patterns
((wh-clause)) to be curious about (sth.) He wondered what to do next.
((about sth.)) to think about (sth.) with curiosity She wondered about his strange behavior.
Similar Words
Synonyms: questioned, pondered, marveled; Antonyms: knew, was sure
Etymology
From Old English 'wundrian' (to be astonished). This is the past tense of 'to wonder'.
Memory Tips
This describes the action of being curious in the past. 'I wondered yesterday, but now I know.'