wander

/ˈwɑndər/
verb
  1. To walk or move around without a clear purpose or destination.
    • The lost dog wandered from house to house looking for its owner.
    • We decided to wander through the old town and explore the narrow streets.
    • She wandered around the park for an hour, enjoying the fresh air.
  2. To move away from a place or group, often accidentally.
    • The toddler wandered away from his mother in the supermarket.
    • During the hike, one of the hikers wandered off the trail and got lost.
    • My mind wandered during the long lecture, and I missed the main point.
  3. To let thoughts or attention drift away from the current topic or activity.
    • I tried to focus, but my attention kept wandering to the noise outside.
    • His thoughts wandered to the beach as he stared out the window.
    • Her mind wandered back to the conversation she had with her friend.
Antonyms
noun
  1. An act or period of walking or moving around without a fixed course.
    • She took a wander around the neighborhood to clear her head.
    • A short wander along the riverbank was the perfect way to relax.
    • We went for a wander through the forest after lunch.
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