Meaning & use
wandered
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Walked or moved in a leisurely, casual, or aimless way (past tense of wander).
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They wandered through the old town without any particular destination.
His mind wandered during the long lecture.
A note on using this word
"Wander" applies both to physical movement and to thoughts drifting off-topic.
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