Difference between Ramble and Meander

What is the difference between Ramble and Meander?

Ramble as a noun is a leisurely stroll; a recreational walk in the countryside. while Meander as a noun is a winding, crooked, or involved course; as, the meanders of an old river.

Ramble

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A leisurely stroll; a recreational walk in the countryside. A rambling; an instance of someone talking at length without direction.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To move about aimlessly, or on a winding course; to walk for pleasure; to amble or saunter. To talk or write incessantly, unclearly, or incoherently, with many digressions.

Meander

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To wind, turn, or twist; to make flexuous; to wander

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A winding, crooked, or involved course; as, the meanders of an old river.A tortuous or intricate movement.Fretwork.

We hope you now know whether to use Ramble or Meander in your sentence.

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