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Meander

usgb/miˈændər/Volume
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Relaxed Movement

Use 'meander' to describe leisurely, unhurried movements without a clear destination.

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On our holiday, we spent hours just meandering through the cobbled streets.
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Lack of Purpose

'Meander' can imply a lack of purpose or direction in one's actions or thoughts.

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He meandered through his speech, touching on many topics but concluding nothing.
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Narrative Detours

In storytelling, 'meander' suggests a plot that strays from the main path.

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The novel's plot meanders too much, losing the reader's interest.
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