Wander-Wonder | Commonly Confused Words

Wander

/ˈwɒndə/

To walk or move in a leisurely, casual way, often without a fixed destination

We wandered through the gardens.'Dear fellow, I am wandering away.The world wanders into many strange by-paths of affection.

/ˈwʌndə/

A feeling of amazement or admiration, often caused by seeing something beautiful or remarkable

Had I heard about Flora's engagement, she wondered.Prepare to see ancient wonders.'Then he walked away, wondering how to send the letter.

This word has no antonyms

Wander has an a in it, just like walk, which is often what you do when you wander.
Wonder has an o, and its similar to the word ponder', which also means to think.
To wander is more of an action, while wonder is related to thoughts and curiosity.
Remember that when you wander, you might be strolling through a park, but when you wonder, your thoughts or imagination are doing the travelling.
You can wander around aimlessly, but you typically wonder about something specific.