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wander

verb B2 Neutral

Meaning

To wander means to move around without a fixed course or destination, often in a relaxed or aimless manner.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "wander" with "wonder"; they have different meanings.

Example Sentences

Do you often wander around the city on weekends ?
I like to wander around the city on weekends .
I like to wander through the park on quiet afternoons .
Visitors often wander through the museum to appreciate the exhibits .

Word in Context

Every evening Anna walks to the nearby park to clear her mind after work . She often lets her thoughts wander as she follows the winding paths past the benches and the small lake . Sometimes she stops to watch families feed the ducks or to read a few pages of a book on a bench . When the sun sets she feels calm and ready to return home .

Common Phrases

wander around wander off wander through

Synonyms

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