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meander

The word “meander” has 3 syllables: me-an-der

It's pronounced as /miˈæn.dɚ/

What is synonym and antonym for meander?

In the thesaurus, “meander” has 50 synonyms and 3 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for meander along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for meander

Antonyms for meander

  • stay
  • straighten
  • untwist

Meanings of meander

  • noun
    1. A decorative border constructed from a continuous line, shaped into a repeated motif, that is commonly found in Greek art.
    2. A structural motif in proteins consisting of four adjacent antiparallel strands and their linking loops.
    3. One of the turns of a winding, crooked, or involved course.
    4. A tortuous or intricate movement.
    5. One of a series of regular sinuous curves, bends, loops, turns, or windings in the channel of a river, stream, or other watercourse.
    6. Fretwork.
    7. Perplexity.
    8. A self-avoiding closed curve which intersects a line a number of times.
  • verb
    1. To wind or turn in a course or passage; to be intricate.
    2. To wind, turn, or twist; to make flexuous.

Example Sentences

  • The river began to meander through the valley.
  • We decided to meander along the quiet streets.
  • His speech tended to meander without a clear point.
  • The path will meander through the forest.
  • She likes to meander around the park in the evening.

On this page you'll find 53 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to meander, such as: amble, bat, be all over the map, catacomb, change, cruise, dawdle.

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