wander (A2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈwɒn.dər/
Definition
To walk or move slowly in a relaxed way, without a clear purpose or direction.
Examples
He likes to wander around the park in the evening.
Her thoughts began to wander during the long lecture.
We spent the afternoon wandering through the old town.
How to Use wander
- wander off (phrasal verb)
- To move away from a place or group, often without intending to. — "The dog wandered off into the woods."
- wander around (prepositional phrase)
- To walk in a place without a specific destination. — "Tourists often wander around the historic sites."
- wander through (prepositional phrase)
- To walk slowly and without a clear purpose in a particular area. — "We decided to wander through the forest."
- wander into (prepositional phrase)
- To enter a place by chance while walking aimlessly. — "He wandered into a small cafe and had a coffee."
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