ISEE/SSAT Vocabulary BuilderWordsW–Zwander
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wander
Meaning: to move around without a clear destination
wander in a sentence
How wander is used in real sentences:
We wandered through the garden without choosing a particular path.
The curious kitten wandered from room to room without following anyone.
“Deer sometimes wander beyond their usual paths, turning from one clearing to another as they search for the last green plants.”
— from the passage Before the First Snow
Synonyms for wander
Other words for wander — roam, meander and drift — carry the same meaning.
Antonyms of wander
Words that mean the opposite of wander:
- remain
- stay
Where it comes from
From Old English wandrian 'to move about'
Memory hook
When you wander, you wonder where you will go next.