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rambling

/ˈɹæm.blɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
To move about aimlessly, or on a winding course

Examples :

"The dog rambled through the park, sniffing at every bush and tree along the winding path. "
direction way action

Related Words

Illustration afternoon

afternoon noun

/af.təɾˈnʉːn/ /ˌɑːf.tə.ˈnuːn/ /ˌæf.tɚ.ˈnun/

The part of the day from noon or lunchtime until sunset, evening, or suppertime or 6pm.

"We usually have family dinner in the afternoon. "

Illustration understand

understand verb

/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

Illustration incessantly

incessantly adverb

/ɪnˈsɛs.ənt.li/

In a manner without pause or stop, especially to the point of annoyance; not ceasing.

"He jabbered incessantly and annoyed everyone."

Illustration aimlessly

aimlessly adverb

/ˈeɪmləsli/

Without an aim, purpose or direction; in an aimless manner.

"He wandered aimlessly through the crowd."

Illustration irregular

irregular noun

/ɪˈɹɛɡjəlɚ/

A soldier who is not a member of an official military force and, often, does not follow regular army tactics

"The irregulars attacked the government buildings, not following the standard military formations. "

Illustration meandering

meandering verb

/miˈændərɪŋ/ /miˈændərɪŋɡ/

To wind or turn in a course or passage; to be intricate.

"The stream meandered through the valley."

Illustration direction

direction noun

/d(a)ɪˈɹɛk.ʃən/

A theoretical line (physically or mentally) followed from a point of origin or towards a destination. May be relative (e.g. up, left, outbound, dorsal), geographical (e.g. north), rotational (e.g. clockwise), or with respect to an object or location (e.g. toward Boston).

"Keep going in the same direction."

Illustration digressions

digressions noun

/daɪˈɡreʃənz/ /dɪˈɡreʃənz/

An aside, an act of straying from the main subject in speech or writing.

"The professor's interesting lecture often included digressions about his travels and personal life, but they were always related to the main topic. "

Illustration everything

everything pronoun

/ˈɛvɹiθɪŋ/

All the things under discussion.

"I checked the list again and everything is done."

Illustration necessary

necessary noun

/ˈnɛsəsɹɪ/ /ˈnɛsəˌsɛɹi/

(usually with the definite article) A place to do the "necessary" business of urination and defecation: an outhouse or lavatory.

"The school's new addition includes a modern necessary. "

Illustration digressing

digressing verb

/daɪˈɡrɛsɪŋ/ /dɪˈɡrɛsɪŋ/

To step or turn aside; to deviate; to swerve; especially, to turn aside from the main subject of attention, or course of argument, in writing or speaking.

""The teacher started explaining fractions, but then she began digressing and telling a story about her cat." "

Illustration explanation

explanation noun

/ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən/

The act or process of explaining.

"The explanation was long and drawn-out."