wander Synonyms

wander Meaning

Wordnet

wander (v)

move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

be sexually unfaithful to one's partner in marriage

go via an indirect route or at no set pace

to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course

lose clarity or turn aside especially from the main subject of attention or course of argument in writing, thinking, or speaking

Webster

wander (v. i.)

To ramble here and there without any certain course or with no definite object in view; to range about; to stroll; to rove; as, to wander over the fields.

To go away; to depart; to stray off; to deviate; to go astray; as, a writer wanders from his subject.

To be delirious; not to be under the guidance of reason; to rave; as, the mind wanders.

Webster

wander (v. t.)

To travel over without a certain course; to traverse; to stroll through.

wander Sentence Examples

  1. The traveler wandered aimlessly through the unfamiliar streets, searching for a familiar landmark.
  2. The lost child wandered away from his parents at the bustling fairground.
  3. The puppy wandered into the garden, sniffing curiously at the fragrant flowers.
  4. The thoughts wandered through my mind, like a river meandering through a forest.
  5. The hikers wandered the winding trail, marveling at the towering trees and hidden waterfalls.
  6. The nomad wandered from place to place, carrying all his belongings on his back.
  7. The writer wandered through the dusty stacks of the library, searching for inspiration.
  8. The photographer wandered the city, capturing the essence of its inhabitants and landmarks.
  9. The artist wandered through the museum, contemplating the masterpieces on display.
  10. The mind wandered, lost in a labyrinth of thoughts and ideas.

FAQs About the word wander

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The traveler wandered aimlessly through the unfamiliar streets, searching for a familiar landmark.

The lost child wandered away from his parents at the bustling fairground.

The puppy wandered into the garden, sniffing curiously at the fragrant flowers.

The thoughts wandered through my mind, like a river meandering through a forest.