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To walk or move in a leisurely or aimless way
“Arthur Morgan would wander around the town of Valentine, greeting the folks as he passed.”
To move slowly away from a fixed point or place
“The revelers would then wander off to enjoy the happy, hippy vibe of the summer day.”
To stray or lose one's way
“Our pet dog would wander the second we took our eyes off her.”
To get sidetracked from a subject
“The speaker would begin to wander into subjects related to his own personal experience.”
To lose one's concentration
“The lecture was incredibly boring, and my mind could not help but wander.”
(of a road or river) To wind, twist or meander
“We followed the narrow road that would wander along the coast.”
To commit an offense or act of immorality
“Absolute power tends to corrupt, causing many to wander from what is right and just.”
To be unfaithful to one's spouse or partner
“She trusted her loving husband to never wander.”
To speak incoherently
“His knowledge is impeccable, yet he has a tendency to wander with his words.”
To move over or back and forth over
To engage in a journey for purposes of discovery
To move continuously or freely through a space, area or population
To move stealthily or warily
An act or instance of wandering
“We got off at the south end of the loop and had a wander around before heading for the institute.”
A person's manner of walking or running
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