wander
Translation
to walk aimlessly, to roam, to stray, to lose focus
Examples
We decided to wander through the old town.
We decided to wander through the old town.
His mind began to wander during the long lecture.
His mind began to wander during the long lecture.
The dog wandered off and got lost.
The dog wandered off and got lost.
Grammar Patterns
((around/through sth.)) to walk slowly around a place without a clear direction. We decided to wander through the old town.
((off)) to move away from a place or group, often to get lost. The dog wandered off and got lost.
((from sth.)) to move away from a topic or subject. His mind wandered from the point.
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Etymology
From Old English 'wandrian', meaning 'to move about without a fixed course'. Related to German 'wandern'.
Memory Tips
Imagine your mind 'wandering' off during a boring class. It's moving without a clear direction.