to meander
Third Person
meanders
Present Participle
meandering
Past Tense
meandered
Past Participle
meandered
1
(of a river, trail, etc.) to follow along a curvy or indirect path
- The river meanders through the picturesque countryside, creating a serene and scenic landscape.
- The stream meanders gently through the meadow, providing a soothing backdrop to the surrounding nature.
- The hiking trail meanders up the mountain, offering breathtaking views at every turn.
2
to move slowly and without a specific purpose
- Lost in thought, he meandered through the city streets, enjoying the sights and sounds.
- In his leisurely stroll, he allowed himself to meander through the park, taking in the beauty of nature around him.
- Instead of taking the direct route, we opted to meander through the charming old town, discovering quaint shops and cafes.
- He meandered around the bookstore, flipping through random titles.
- They meandered down the country road, taking in the scenery.
3
(of a story, conversation, activity, etc.) to continue without a clear purpose, often becoming difficult to understand
- The conversation meandered from topic to topic, with no clear direction or purpose.
- His writing tended to meander, often deviating from the main point.
- The speech meandered so much that it was hard to follow the speaker's train of thought.
- As the plot of the movie began to meander, some viewers found it difficult to stay engaged.