wander

/ˈwændər/

Definitions

1. verb

to travel or roam about without a fixed destination or purpose

“She loves to wander through the park on weekends.”

2. verb

to move or stray from a set course or path

“The car wandered off the road in the fog.”

3. verb

to feel or show a lack of direction or purpose

“He’s been wandering around for months, trying to find his place in life.”

4. noun

a person who travels or roams about without a fixed destination or purpose

“The young traveler became a wanderer after losing his job.”

5. noun

a person who feels or shows a lack of direction or purpose

“He’s been feeling like a wanderer since graduating from college.”

Synonyms

  • drift
  • ramble
  • roam
  • stray

Antonyms

  • direct
  • navigate
  • orient