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We wandered through the garden after lunch.
What does Wander mean?
Wander means to move around without a clear direction.
Dictionary definition
To move around without a clear plan, path, or direction.
Example sentences
Wander in a sentence
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The puppy began to wander away from the path.
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In a story, a character may wander when they feel curious, lost, or unsure where to go.
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Commonly confused words
Wander or wonder?
Compare the meanings, then choose a word for each new sentence.
Wander
To move around without a fixed route.
In a sentence We wander along the garden paths.
Wonder
To feel curious or ask yourself about something.
In a sentence I wonder how the clock works.
Spot the difference Wander concerns moving without a fixed route. Wonder concerns curiosity or amazement.
Which word fits?
Choose wander or wonder for each blank. Say your answer, then check why it fits.
1Do not ___ away from the group during the visit.
Check answer 1
wander — The sentence concerns moving away.
2I ___ why the moon looks different tonight.
Check answer 2
wonder — The sentence expresses curiosity.
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Practice 1
What does wander mean?
The correct meaning is: Wander means to move around without a clear direction.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to wander?
Roam is close in meaning to wander in this context.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a useful contrast for wander?
Settle contrasts with wander in this dictionary entry.
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won · der · strongest beat: won
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WordWander.
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MeaningWander means to move around without a clear direction.
ExampleExample: We wandered through the garden after lunch.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- won · der
- Strongest beat
- won
- Ending
- der
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on won.
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Synonyms
Words like Wander
Antonyms
Opposite words
settleUse when staying in one place.
followUse when moving along a clear path or direction.
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Word family
Wander word family
Base word
wander
verb
wanders
Moves without a clear direction.
verb
wandered
Moved without a clear direction in the past.
verb
wandering
Moving without a clear direction now.
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Hint for students
Wander means to move around without a clear direction.
Common mix-up
Do not confuse wander with wonder. Wander means move without a clear direction; wonder means feel curiosity.
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Write one sentence that shows wander without using the word wander. Then underline clue words that show to move around without a clear direction. Example: The puppy began to wander away from the path. Clue words: puppy, began, away, path Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show to move around without a clear direction?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The puppy began to wander away from the path." Why does wander fit better than settle?
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