wan
der
Third Person
wanders
Present Participle
wandering
Past Tense
wandered
Past Participle
wandered
1
to move in a relaxed or casual manner
- I wandered through the narrow streets, enjoying the sights and sounds of the city.
- She wandered around the park, lost in thought as the autumn leaves crunched beneath her feet.
- They spent the afternoon wandering through the art museum, admiring the paintings at their own pace.
- He wandered along the beach, listening to the waves and feeling the sand between his toes.
- I wandered through the narrow streets of the old town, stopping occasionally to admire the architecture.
2
to breach sexual fidelity by engaging in affairs outside a committed relationship
- Despite the commitment made during their wedding vows, he chose to wander.
- Rebuilding a fractured relationship becomes a complex journey when one partner admits to wandering.
- Healing from the aftermath of wandering requires intentional effort.
- Her choice to wander not only strained their relationship but also sparked a profound reevaluation of personal values.
3
to lose focus or stray from the main point or subject
- During the lecture, the professor would occasionally wander in his explanations.
- In deep contemplation, his thoughts would often wander away from the task at hand.
- As she spoke about her experiences, her narrative tended to wander.
- The speaker's tendency to wander during interviews made it difficult for the audience to grasp the key points.
- In the middle of the presentation, the speaker's mind began to wander.
4
to move in a twisting, turning, or circular path
- The river wanders through the valley, creating a picturesque meandering flow.
- As we hiked, the trail began to wander, leading us through a scenic and winding forest path.
- The mountain road wanders up the slope, offering breathtaking views at every turn.
- In the open field, the kite started to wander, tracing playful circles in the sky.
- The snake can wander through the grass with a sinuous and graceful movement.
5
to deviate or go astray from a planned or intended course
- Without a map, it's easy to wander and get lost in the dense forest.
- The hiker warned his friends not to wander from the marked trail to avoid confusion.
- If you don't pay attention to the road signs, you might wander and take the wrong exit.
- In the unfamiliar city, it's common to wander a bit before finding the correct direction.
- The horse, left unattended, tends to wander away from the stable.