Homophones

Homophones are words that sound alike, may have the same spelling, but differ in meaning.

Wonder means doubt, curious, surprise, astonishment, amazement, etc.

Wander means to stroll, roam, walk, stray, etc.

I wonder what Tom was doing all these years.

We wondered at Jack’s intelligence for his age.

The kid was found wandering alone in the park.

Confused Words

Wander and Wonder

Wander means to roam, stroll, etc.

Wonder means to speculate, doubt, etc.

Tom wandered about aimlessly in the streets.

The cops wondered how the convict escaped from prison.