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Meaning of the word meander in English

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meander

US /miˈæn.dɚ/
UK /miˈæn.dər/
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Verb

1.

of a river or road) follow a winding course

Example:
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The river meanders through the valley.
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The path meanders through the woods.
Synonym:
wind snake twist turn curve
2.

of a person) wander aimlessly and without urgent destination

Example:
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We spent the afternoon meandering through the old town.
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He likes to meander through the park on his days off.
Synonym:
stroll ramble wander roam saunter

Noun

a winding curve or bend in a river or road

Example:
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The river formed a wide meander as it flowed through the plains.
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The road was full of twists and meanders.
Synonym:
bend curve loop turn twist
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