What is "meander" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does meander mean in English? Meaning of meander definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "meander" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "meander": a bend or curve, as in a stream or river

Noun

  • Meaning: a bend or curve, as in a stream or river
  • Synonyms: meander
  • Hyponyms: oxbow
  • Hypernyms: curve curved shape
  • Pronunciation in US: /miˈændɚ/

    Pronunciation in UK: /miˈændə(ɹ)/

    Meaning of "meander": to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course

    Verb

  • Meaning: to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course
  • Example: the river winds through the hills the path meanders through the vineyards sometimes, the gout wanders through the entire body
  • Synonyms: meander thread wander weave wind
  • Hyponyms: snake
  • Hypernyms: go locomote move travel
  • Pronunciation in US: /miˈændɚ/

    Pronunciation in UK: /miˈændə(ɹ)/

    Meaning of "meander": an aimless amble on a winding course

    Noun

  • Meaning: an aimless amble on a winding course
  • Synonyms: meander ramble
  • Hypernyms: amble perambulation promenade saunter stroll
  • Pronunciation in US: /miˈændɚ/

    Pronunciation in UK: /miˈændə(ɹ)/

    Synonyms:

    traipse, ramble, stray, drift, snake, roam, stroll, twine, gallivant, peregrinate, twist, turn, range, recoil, wind, rove, vagabond, change, be all over the map, extravagate, get sidetracked,

    Antonyms:

    straighten, stay, untwist, go direct, stay on path,

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