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wander vs maunder

maunder vs wander

wander and maunder both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
wander No No Yes No
maunder No No Yes No
As verbs, maunder is a hyponym of wander; that is, maunder is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than wander:
  • wander: move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
  • maunder: wander aimlessly
Other hyponyms of wander include gad, gallivant, jazz around.
wander (verb) maunder (verb)
lose clarity or turn aside especially from the main subject of attention or course of argument in writing, thinking, or speaking talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly
to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course wander aimlessly
go via an indirect route or at no set pace
be sexually unfaithful to one's partner in marriage
Difference between wander and maunder

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