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wander
[won-der]
verb (used without object)
to ramble without a definite purpose or objective; roam, rove, or stray.
to wander over the earth.
Synonyms: ,to go aimlessly, indirectly, or casually; meander.
The river wanders among the rocks.
Synonyms:to extend in an irregular course or direction.
Foothills wandered off to the south.
to move, pass, or turn idly, as the hand or the eyes.
(of the mind, thoughts, desires, etc.) to take one direction or another without conscious intent or control.
His attention wandered as the speaker droned on.
to stray from a path, place, companions, etc..
During the storm the ship wandered from its course.
Synonyms: ,to deviate in conduct, belief, etc.; err; go astray.
Let me not wander from Thy Commandments.
to think or speak confusedly or incoherently.
Synonyms: ,(of a person with a mental disorder or cognitive impairment) to move about or walk in a seemingly aimless or random manner.
verb (used with object)
to travel about, on, or through.
He wandered the streets.
noun
Mechanics.the drift of a gyroscope or a similar device.
wander
/ ˈɒԻə /
verb
(also tr) to move or travel about, in, or through (a place) without any definite purpose or destination
to proceed in an irregular course; meander
to go astray, as from a path or course
(of the mind, thoughts, etc) to lose concentration or direction
to think or speak incoherently or illogically
noun
the act or an instance of wandering
Other Word Forms
- wanderer noun
- outwander verb (used with object)
- ˈɲԻԲ adjective
- ˈɲԻ noun
- ˈɲԻԲly adverb
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of wander1
Example Sentences
Mobile patients could wander the hospital’s corridors, or fall and injure themselves.
A customer has called: a horse is loose and wandering in a country lane.
Tourists wandered through openings in the gates, some lamenting the lengthy detours the barriers required — especially given the humidity and heat that pressed down on the city.
Miller reports that Mr. Thelma, who was found wandering in the rubble of their yard several days after their home on West Palm Street in Altadena was destroyed, is OK, but still won’t go outside.
Marcus Smith wanders over for a chat, mainly about how mutual acquaintance Danny Care is adjusting to life as a civilian.
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