meander

Meanings

• noun

  A winding or indirect course; a meandering path.

  - "The hiking trail meandered through the forest."
  - "The river took a meander around the large boulder."

• verb

  To move along a winding or indirect course.

  - "The car meandered through the winding roads of the countryside."
  - "The tourists meandered through the market, taking in the sights and smells."

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Synonyms

Greek fret , meander

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with meander
bander , pander , sander , plander

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Variants

List of all variants of meander that leads to same result
meander , meanders , meandrous , meandered , meandering

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Etymology

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From Old French 'meandre', meaning 'to wander'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'meander' is often used in geography to describe a winding river or coastline.

2. The Greek god of rivers and the sea was named Meander.

3. In ancient Greece, the Meander River was famous for its winding course and was a popular destination for tourists.

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Related Concepts

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1. labyrinth: A complex, winding maze with a center point. 'Meander' can describe the winding paths within a labyrinth.

2. digression: A departure from the main topic; a tangent. 'Meander' can describe a digression in speech or writing.

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Culture

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In literature, 'meander' is often used to describe a winding or circuitous path, both literal and metaphorical. It can represent a journey or a thought process that takes unexpected turns and explores various detours.

How to Memorize "meander"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a winding river, flowing slowly and taking unexpected turns.
   - Visualize a hiking trail that winds through the mountains, with twists and turns at every corner.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'meander' with the image of a winding road.
   - Connect 'meander' with the idea of a labyrinth or maze.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the 'M' in 'meander' stands for 'maze' or 'motion'.
   - Create a sentence using 'meander' and the words 'winding' and 'path'.

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