Pronunciation

/wɒndər/

Definitions

Noun

1. A leisurely or aimless movement, often without a specific destination: The children wandered through the park.
2. An act of moving from one place to another without a fixed plan: He spent his day wandering around the city.
3. A train of thought or imagination that is not focused: Her mind wandered during the boring lecture.

Verb

1. To move without a particular purpose or direction: She wandered through the forest, lost in thought.
2. To stray or deviate from a planned course or subject: His thoughts wandered during the conversation.
3. (figurative) To muse or reflect: He wandered about philosophical questions.

Phrases

• “Wander off” means to go away without permission or without a clear destination.
• “Wanderlust” refers to a strong desire to travel or explore new places.
• “Lost in thought” implies someone is wandering their mind while physically present.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “After the long hike, they collapsed on a bench, feeling the weariness of their wanderings.”
• Verb: “The old man would often wander down by the river, reminiscing about his past.”
• Adverb: “She wandered aimlessly through the aisles of the bookstore.”

Synonyms

• Roam
• Stroll
• Meander
• Stray
• Drift
• Wanderer

Antonyms

• Traverse (with a specific goal)
• March
• Trek
• Dash -急忙赶路