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wander

wander

Meaning of wander

walk aimlessly

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Pronunciation
British English/tə ˈwɒndə/
American English/tə ˈwɑndər/
Russian transcription[brɐˈdʲitʲ]
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wander with Russian translation

wander usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Мы любим бродить по узким улочкам после завтрака.

We like to wander the narrow lanes after breakfast.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Она любит медленно бродить по ботаническому саду.

She likes to wander slowly through the botanical gardens.

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wander belongs to the topic "Sightseeing and Landmarks". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

wanderбродить
showerдуш
elevatorлифт
towelполотенце
TVтелевизор
viewвид
breakfastзавтрак

wander synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between wander / stroll / amble / meander / saunter / stray

S
🇬🇧English
stroll

to walk in a slow, relaxed way, usually for pleasure

B1Often

We took a stroll along the beach at sunset.

A
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amble

to walk slowly and relaxed, often without hurry

B2Rarely

He ambled down the lane, enjoying the sun.

M
🇬🇧English
meander

to follow a winding or indirect course; to wander aimlessly

B2Often

We meandered through the old streets, stopping at small shops.

S
🇬🇧English
saunter

to walk in a slow, relaxed manner, often with an air of confidence

B2Rarely

She sauntered into the room as if she owned the place.

S
🇬🇧English
stray

to move away from the correct place or path; to become separated or deviate

B1Often

The child strayed from the group for a moment.

T
🇬🇧English
traipse

to walk or tramp about wearily or reluctantly, often aimlessly

C1Rarely

We traipsed around the market looking for a gift.

W
🇬🇧English
walk

to move on foot; general term without implying aimlessness

A1Very Often

I walk to work every day.

D
🇬🇧English
drift

to be carried slowly by a current or to wander figuratively (ideas, attention)

B2Often

Her thoughts drifted during the lecture.

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How to pronounce wander and what this word means

wander means wander. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce wander

/tə ˈwɒndə/

wander translation

wander

wander examples

We like to wander the narrow lanes after breakfast.

wander transcription

/tə ˈwɒndə/, /tə ˈwɑndər/

Questions about this word

wander meaning: what does it mean?

walk aimlessly

wander pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

wander is pronounced as /tə ˈwɒndə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

wander definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

We like to wander the narrow lanes after breakfast. Translation: Мы любим бродить по узким улочкам после завтрака.

Is wander part of Sightseeing and Landmarks vocabulary?

Yes, wander can be learned in the Sightseeing and Landmarks topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is wander part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, wander can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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