wandered
word · lemma: wander
/ˈwɑndɝd/
WAHN-durd
/wˈɒndəd/
WON-duhd
Definition
Moved around without a fixed direction or purpose, often slowly or relaxed. Sometimes used for walking or for when thoughts move aimlessly.
Usage & Nuances
Usually informal. Collocates with 'through the park', 'the streets', or 'mind wandered'. Implies lack of direction, often relaxed or lost in thought. Don't confuse with 'wondered' (asked oneself).
Spanish: deambuló - vagó - paseó sin rumboPortuguese (BR): vagou - andou sem rumoPortuguese (PT): vagueou - andou sem rumoChinese (Simplified): 漫步 - 徘徊 - 游荡Chinese (Traditional): 漫步 - 徘徊 - 遊蕩Hindi: घूमता रहा - भटकाArabic: تجولBengali: বিপথে ঘুরে বেড়ানো - ভবঘুরে হওয়াRussian: бродил - блуждалJapanese: さまよった - 歩き回ったVietnamese: đi lang thangKorean: 헤매다 - 떠돌다Turkish: dolaştı - başıboş gezdiUrdu: آوارہ پھرا - بھٹکتا رہاIndonesian: berkeliaran - berjalan tanpa tujuan
Example Sentences
The dog wandered off and got lost.
basic
He wandered in the park after lunch.
basic
We wandered into a small café and decided to stay.
natural
We just wandered the streets with no plan last night.
natural
She wandered around the old city for hours.
basic
My thoughts wandered during the long meeting.
natural