WANDER Definition & Meaning

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wander

[ won-der ]

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verb (used without object)

to ramble without a definite purpose or objective; roam, rove, or stray:
to wander over the earth.
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to go aimlessly, indirectly, or casually; meander:
The river wanders among the rocks.
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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.
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to deviate in conduct, belief, etc.; err; go astray:
Let me not wander from Thy Commandments.
to think or speak confusedly or incoherently.
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(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

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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

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Derived Forms

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Other �y��vlog Forms

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of wander¹

First recorded before 900; Middle English wandren, Old English wandrian “to wend repeatedly” (cognate with German wandern ), from wendan; wend

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of wander¹

Old English wandrian; related to Old Frisian wandria, Middle Dutch, Middle High German wanderen

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Perhaps you’ll recognize the familiar sight of middle-class characters wandering into elite circles on an idyllic getaway from films like “The Menu” and “Glass Onion.”

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Residents in the country's second most populous city say they have spent sleepless nights wandering the streets in despair as food and water supplies dwindle.

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I wonder about all the streets they wandered down in the night with their friends as part of their partying routine.

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Trainers also wander the gym floor, answering questions and offering corrections when they notice someone’s form is off.

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The family wandered out, looking for the help desk.

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