wander
verb
to roam aimlessly
“We wandered through the old town.”
Sound-alikes
wander vs wonder
Wander means to walk around without a set route; wonder means to be curious, or a marvel.
Quick test: wAnder: you wAlk. wOnder: Oh, I wonder…
wonder
verb / noun
to think curiously; something amazing
“I wonder what time it is.”
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Questions about wander vs wonder
What is the difference between wander and wonder?
Wander means to walk around without a set route; wonder means to be curious, or a marvel.
How do I remember wander vs wonder?
wAnder: you wAlk. wOnder: Oh, I wonder…
Are there exceptions?
Pronounced differently in most accents: WAN-der vs WUN-der.
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