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Definition wander in American English

wander verb

verb
/ˈwɑndər/
1

to travel from place to place, especially on foot, without a particular direction or purpose

Example

He wandered the countryside, looking for his son.

Example

My sister likes wandering around the city at night.

Example

Jim wandered into the kitchen to make breakfast.

Synonyms and related words
walk wander stroll
2

to move away from a place where you are usually, or where people expect you to be

Example

It's a safe place where kids can wander off on their own.

Synonyms and related words
back away draw back part
3

if your mind or thoughts wander, you stop concentrating and start thinking about other things, especially because you are bored or worried

Example

As soon as I try to work my mind starts wandering.

Synonyms and related words
ignore put aside write off
4

to talk about something that is not connected with the subject that you were talking about before

Example

Keep your answers short and don't wander off the point.

Synonyms and related words
move digress wander
5

if your eyes or your gaze wanders, you stop looking at one thing and start looking at another

Example

His eyes kept wandering to the TV.

Synonyms and related words
look around look check on
6

if something such as a path or river wanders, it curves

Example

A narrow path wanders between the trees.

Synonyms and related words
spin revolve whirl
Definition wander in American English