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Gander
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Simple meaning
What does Gander mean?
A gander is a male goose or a quick look.
Dictionary definition
A male goose; informally, a quick look at something.
Example sentences
Gander in a sentence
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The gander walked beside the pond.
medium
Take a gander at this old photograph.
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Context helps readers know whether gander means a bird or an informal look.
Synonyms
Words like Gander
Antonyms
Opposite words
female gooseA contrasting animal meaning.
ignoreTo avoid looking.
Word family
Gander word family
Base word
gander
noun
ganders
Plural form or present-tense verb.
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Practice 1
What does gander mean?
Gander can mean a male goose, or in informal speech, a quick look.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses gander correctly?
Take a gander means take a quick or informal look.
Practice 3
Which word is closest to gander when it means a look?
A glance is a quick look, which matches the informal meaning of gander.
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