wandering

Meanings

• verb

  Moving about from place to place, often in a leisurely or aimless way.

• Characterized by a lack of definite purpose or direction.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈwɑndəɹɪŋ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

cheat , drift , err , roam

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with wandering
ponder , wonder , monder , fonder

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Variants

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wandering , wanderings , wander , wandered , wanderer , wanderers , wanders , wandering albatross , wandering albatrosses , wandering dude , wandering dudes , Wandering Jew , Wandering Jews , wandering Jew , wandering Jews , wandering eye

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Forms

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wandered, wanders, wandering, wanderer, wanderings

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to rove about', from Old English 'wandian', related to 'wanian' meaning 'to wander from side to side'.

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Trivia

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1. The longest recorded wandering journey was undertaken by Marco Polo, who traveled from Europe to China and back between 1271 and 1295.

2. The term 'wanderlust' refers to the strong desire to travel and explore new places.

3. In some cultures, wandering monks or hermits were revered for their spiritual insight and wisdom.

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Related Concepts

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1. nomad: A person who moves from place to place, often following herds of animals or seeking new resources.

2. vagabond: A person who travels from place to place without a fixed home or job.

3. roaming: Moving about from place to place, often in a free and unrestrained way.

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Culture

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In literature, 'wandering' is often used to describe characters who are lost or on a journey, such as Odysseus in Homer's Odyssey. In art, it can refer to the technique of painting in a loose, free style. In music, it can describe a melody that meanders without a clear resolution.

How to Memorize "wandering"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself moving from place to place without a clear destination. Visualize the sights, sounds, and feelings associated with wandering.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'wandering' with the idea of exploration and discovery.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a sentence using the word 'wandering' to help remember its meaning, such as 'I like to wander through the woods and explore new paths.'

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