wander — to walk aimlessly without a particular destination
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to walk aimlessly without a particular destination
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈwɑːndər/
Example Sentences
- My dog loves to wander in the park and sniff every tree like a detective.
- Don't wander too far from the campsite or you might become bear food.
- Students often wander the campus looking for their classrooms on the first day.
wander
VERB[/ˈwɑːndər/]
to walk aimlessly without a particular destination
The travelers wandered through the old city without any specific destination.
The children wandered through the forest exploring everything around them. (WALK + WONDER = WANDER → wander means walking around while wondering where to go)
They wandered, pondered, and eventually discovered something amazing.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'wandrian', related to Old High German 'wandon' meaning 'to wander' or 'to roam'. The exact ultimate origin is uncertain but may be related to Proto-Germanic roots.
Breakdown
wand- (to go/roam) + -er (one who does the action) = wander (one who roams aimlessly)
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📝Examples
“My dog loves to wander in the park and sniff every tree like a detective.”
“Don't wander too far from the campsite or you might become bear food.”
“Students often wander the campus looking for their classrooms on the first day.”
“His eyes began to wander during the three-hour meeting about office supplies.”
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