Meaning & use
wander
To move around slowly without a fixed direction or purpose, often exploring or thinking aimlessly.
See it in a sentence
We spent the afternoon wandering through the old city's narrow, winding streets.
During the boring lecture, his mind began to wander to weekend plans.
A note on using this word
Wander applies both to physical movement and to attention or thoughts drifting away from the intended focus.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
stay put
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