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wanderers

Wan·der·er
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [won-der-er]
    • /ˈwɒn dər ər/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [won-der-er]
    • /ˈwɒn dər ər/

Definitions of wanderers word

  • noun wanderers Mechanics. the drift of a gyroscope or a similar device. 1
  • verb without object wanderers to ramble without a definite purpose or objective; roam, rove, or stray: to wander over the earth. 1
  • verb without object wanderers to go aimlessly, indirectly, or casually; meander: The river wanders among the rocks. 1
  • verb without object wanderers to extend in an irregular course or direction: Foothills wandered off to the south. 1
  • verb without object wanderers to move, pass, or turn idly, as the hand or the eyes. 1
  • verb without object wanderers (of the mind, thoughts, desires, etc.) to take one direction or another without conscious intent or control: His attention wandered as the speaker droned on. 1

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Origin of wanderers

First appearance:

before 900
One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English wandren, Old English wandrian (cognate with German wandern), frequentative of wendan to wend; see -er6

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Parts of speech for Wanderers

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

wanderers popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

wanderers usage trend in Literature

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