wandering (A2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈwɒndərɪŋ/
Definition
Moving about with no definite route or purpose; roaming.
Examples
He spent his youth wandering across Europe.
The sheep were wandering in the fields.
She found herself wandering through the aisles of the supermarket without buying anything.
How to Use wandering
- wandering around (prepositional phrase)
- Moving aimlessly within a general area. — "We spent the afternoon wandering around the old town."
- wandering through (prepositional phrase)
- Moving from one part to another within a specific place. — "He was wandering through the forest when he got lost."
- wandering off (phrasal verb)
- To stray or deviate from a path, group, or topic. — "The child kept wandering off from his parents at the zoo."
Synonyms of wandering
Words with a similar meaning to wandering:
Browse the full Anaversity dictionary