wander
Translation
to wander, to roam, to stray, to ramble
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 child wandered away from his parents at the park.
The child wandered away from his parents at the park.
Grammar Patterns
to wander ((through/around sth.)) to walk around a place without a particular purpose We decided to wander through the old town.
to wander ((away/off)) to move away from a place or group The child wandered away from his parents.
((mind/attention)) to wander to stop paying attention His mind began to wander during the lecture.
Similar Words
Etymology
From Old English 'wandrian', meaning 'to move about aimlessly'.
Memory Tips
Imagine you 'wander' through a 'wonder'land with no particular destination.