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WANDER

(verb, noun)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Wander.

How to pronounce wander:

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Wander - as a verb

Move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

Example: "The gypsies roamed the woods"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cast6drift9ramble10range6roam6roll4rove7stray8swan7vagabond15
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
go3locomote12move9travel9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Be sexually unfaithful to one's partner in marriage

Example: "She cheats on her husband"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
betray11cheat10cheat on
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cozen16deceive13delude8lead on
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Go via an indirect route or at no set pace

Example: "After dinner, we wandered into town"

To move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course

Example: "The river winds through the hills"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
meander10thread10weave11wind8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
go3locomote12move9travel9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Lose clarity or turn aside especially from the main subject of attention or course of argument in writing, thinking, or speaking

Example: "She always digresses when telling a story"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
digress9divagate13stray8

Wander - as a noun

The act or instance of wandering.

Example: "To go for a wander in the park"

The situation where a value or signal etc. deviates from the correct or normal value.

Example: "Baseline wander in ecg signals"

Example Sentences

"I love to wander through the forest and explore all the hidden trails."
"The children were told not to wander too far from home."
"We decided to wander aimlessly around the city and see where it takes us."
"She allowed her thoughts to wander and get lost in daydreams."
"The tourist decided to wander off the beaten path and discover the authentic local culture."
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Word Game Points

Is WANDER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, wander is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

WANDER has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is WANDER a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, wander is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
WANDER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is WANDER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, wander is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
WANDER has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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