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WANDER Synonyms

There are 28 synonyms of the word wander. (exact relations)
There are 13 hypernyms of the word wander. (close relations)
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drift
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a force that moves something along

• the gradual departure from an intended course due to external influences (as a ship or plane)

• a process of linguistic change over a period of time

• a large mass of material that is heaped up by the wind or by water currents

• a general tendency to change (as of opinion)

• the pervading meaning or tenor

• a horizontal (or nearly horizontal) passageway in a mine

verb

• be in motion due to some air or water current

• wander from a direct course or at random

• move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

• vary or move from a fixed point or course

• live unhurriedly, irresponsibly, or freely

• move in an unhurried fashion

• cause to be carried by a current

• drive slowly and far afield for grazing

• be subject to fluctuation

• be piled up in banks or heaps by the force of wind or a current

roam
verbv
verb

• move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

stray
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an animal that has strayed (especially a domestic animal)

adjective satellite

• not close together in time

• (of an animal) having no home or having wandered away from home

verb

• move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

• wander from a direct course or at random

• lose clarity or turn aside especially from the main subject of attention or course of argument in writing, thinking, or speaking

meander
verbv
noun

• a bend or curve, as in a stream or river

• an aimless amble on a winding course

verb

• to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course

ramble
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an aimless amble on a winding course

verb

• continue talking or writing in a desultory manner

• move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

explore
verbv
verb

• inquire into

• travel to or penetrate into

• inquire into a subject in detail

• examine (organs) for diagnostic purposes

hike
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a long walk usually for exercise or pleasure

• an increase in cost

• the amount a salary is increased

verb

• increase

• walk a long way, as for pleasure or physical exercise

journey
nounn
noun

• the act of traveling from one place to another

verb

• undertake a journey or trip

• travel upon or across

peregrinate
verbv
verb

• travel around, through, or over, especially on foot

saunter
verbv
noun

• a careless leisurely gait

• a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)

verb

• walk leisurely and with no apparent aim

stroll
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)

verb

• walk leisurely and with no apparent aim

traverse
verbv
noun

• a horizontal beam that extends across something

• a horizontal crosspiece across a window or separating a door from a window over it

• taking a zigzag path on skis

• travel across

verb

• travel across or pass over

• to cover or extend over an area or time period

• deny formally (an allegation of fact by the opposing party) in a legal suit

trek
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a journey by ox wagon (especially an organized migration by a group of settlers)

• any long and difficult trip

verb

• journey on foot, especially in the mountains

• make a long and difficult journey

cheat
verb, nounv, n
noun

• weedy annual grass often occurs in grainfields and other cultivated land; seeds sometimes considered poisonous

• weedy annual native to Europe but widely distributed as a weed especially in wheat

• someone who leads you to believe something that is not true

• the act of swindling by some fraudulent scheme

• a deception for profit to yourself

verb

• deprive somebody of something by deceit

• defeat someone through trickery or deceit

• engage in deceitful behavior; practice trickery or fraud

• be sexually unfaithful to one's partner in marriage

err
verb, adverbv, adv
verb

• to make a mistake or be incorrect

• wander from a direct course or at random

betray
verbv
verb

• reveal unintentionally

• deliver to an enemy by treachery

• disappoint, prove undependable to; abandon, forsake

• be sexually unfaithful to one's partner in marriage

• give away information about somebody

• cause someone to believe an untruth

cast
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the actors in a play

• container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens

• the distinctive form in which a thing is made

• the visual appearance of something or someone

• bandage consisting of a firm covering (often made of plaster of Paris) that immobilizes broken bones while they heal

• object formed by a mold

• the act of throwing dice

• the act of throwing a fishing line out over the water by means of a rod and reel

• a violent throw

verb

• put or send forth

• deposit

• select to play,sing, or dance a part in a play, movie, musical, opera, or ballet

• throw forcefully

• assign the roles of (a movie or a play) to actors

• move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

• form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold

• to remove

• choose at random

• formulate in a particular style or language

• eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth

digress
verbv
verb

• lose clarity or turn aside especially from the main subject of attention or course of argument in writing, thinking, or speaking

• wander from a direct or straight course

divagate
verbv
verb

• lose clarity or turn aside especially from the main subject of attention or course of argument in writing, thinking, or speaking

range
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:

• the limits within which something can be effective

• a large tract of grassy open land on which livestock can graze

• a series of hills or mountains

• a place for shooting (firing or driving) projectiles of various kinds

• a variety of different things or activities

• (mathematics) the set of values of the dependent variable for which a function is defined

• the limit of capability

• a kitchen appliance used for cooking food

verb

• change or be different within limits

• move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

• have a range; be capable of projecting over a certain distance, as of a gun

• range or extend over; occupy a certain area

• lay out orderly or logically in a line or as if in a line

• feed as in a meadow or pasture

• let eat

• assign a rank or rating to

Best Hypernyms For WANDER

Here is a list of related hypernyms for wander, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (10)
go locomote move travel continue cozen deceive delude proceed tell
Phrases (3)
go forwardlead onmove ahead

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