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meander vs wander

wander vs meander

meander is a noun but wander is not a noun.

meander and wander both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
meander Yes No Yes No
wander No No Yes No
As verbs, meander and wander are synonyms defined as:
  • meander and wander: to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course
Other synonyms of meander include thread, weave, wind.
meander (noun) wander (noun)
an aimless amble on a winding course
a bend or curve, as in a stream or river
meander (verb) wander (verb)
to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course lose clarity or turn aside especially from the main subject of attention or course of argument in writing, thinking, or speaking
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course
go via an indirect route or at no set pace
be sexually unfaithful to one's partner in marriage
Difference between meander and wander

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