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wander

/ˈwɒndər/
wan · der ˈwɒn · dər
English Definition
v. to move around without a specific destination
中文释义
漫游,徘徊
Significado en Español
vagar, deambular
한국어 뜻
어슬렁거리다, 헤매다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
lang thang, đi lang thang
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Example Sentence

They wandered through the old streets of the city.

他们在这座城市的老街上漫步。

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “wander”:

  1. A settle
  2. B roam
  3. C remain
  4. D stay
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B — roam. “wander” means v. to move around without a specific destination

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The lost tourists began to ______ aimlessly through the winding old streets.

  1. A rush
  2. B wander
  3. C dash
  4. D hurry
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B — wander. “wander” means v. to move around without a specific destination

Common questions about “wander”

What does “wander” mean?

wander — v. to move around without a specific destination. In Chinese: 漫游,徘徊.

How do you pronounce “wander”?

wander is pronounced /ˈwɒndər/. It breaks into 2 syllables: wan · der.

How do you use “wander” in a sentence?

They wandered through the old streets of the city. (他们在这座城市的老街上漫步。)

What are synonyms for “wander”?

roam, stroll, meander — all close in meaning to wander (v. to move around without a specific destination).

Is “wander” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. wander appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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