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 which you can associate with away, as in traveling away.
Wonder has an o like in ponder, which is what you do when you're wondering.
Wander sounds like wanderer, a person who roams.
Wonder rhymes with ponder, indicating deep thinking or curiosity.
You can remember wander as related to physical movement and wonder with mental pondering.