wander

Meanings

• Verb

  To roam or travel about from place to place without any definite goal or destination; to move about aimlessly or leisurely.

  - "He enjoys wandering through the woods on weekends."
  - "The old man liked to wander down memory lane."
  - "The travelers wandered the desert for days without water."

• Verb

  To explore or investigate unfamiliar places or things; to range over an area or subject.

  - "The children were allowed to wander the museum and learn at their own pace."
  - "The scientists wandered the depths of the ocean to study marine life."
  - "The detective wandered the crime scene, looking for clues."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈwɑndɚ/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1640040"

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Synonyms

cheat , drift , err , roam

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with wander
mander , plander , pander , sander , slander , vander

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Wanderlust (German) : A strong desire to travel and explore the world.
   

2. Wanderer () : A person who travels from place to place, especially for pleasure.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of wander that leads to same result
wander , wandered , wanderer , wanderers , wandering , wanders , go for a wander , have a wander , have/take a wander , take a wander

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Forms

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wandered, wanders, wandering, wanderer, wanderers

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Etymology

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Old English wandian, from wande 'direction'; related to wendan 'turn'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'wanderlust' was first used in English in the late 19th century.

2. The word 'wander' comes from the Old English word 'wandian', which means 'to turn' or 'to go'.

3. In medieval Europe, wandering minstrels would travel from place to place, entertaining people with music and stories.

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Related Concepts

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1. Exploration: The act of seeking new information or experiences, often in unfamiliar environments.

2. Adventure: An exciting or unusual experience. Wander can be considered a form of adventure, as it often involves discovering new things.

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Culture

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Wander has been used extensively in literature, particularly in poems and novels. One of the most famous examples is 'The Wanderer Above the Sea of Fog' by Caspar David Friedrich, a painting that represents the Romantic concept of the individual's struggle for meaning in an indifferent universe. The term also appears in various forms of music, such as 'Wanderlust' by Frank Sinatra and 'Wander' by Lindsey Stirling.

How to Memorize "wander"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself traveling through a beautiful landscape, taking in the sights, sounds, and smells around you.
   - Visualize the feeling of freedom and excitement that comes with wandering through new places.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'wander' with the feeling of exploration and discovery.
   - Think of a person traveling through a new place, taking in the sights and sounds around them.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mental image of a person with a backpack and a map, traveling through a beautiful landscape.
   - Remember the word 'wander' by associating it with the feeling of adventure and exploration.

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