Wend — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈwend/

Meaning & Definition of Wend

Wend (verb)

  1. to direct one's course, travel
  2. to proceed on (one's way), direct

Wend (noun)

  1. a member of a Slavic people of eastern Germany

Wend (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to move from one place to another

    "We wended through the narrow streets."

    similar: journey, pass, repair, run, travel, advance, come, come along, do, fare, forge, get along, get on, go, go along, go off, march, pace, proceed, progress, accelerate, fast-forward, speed, approach, near, actuate, drive, impel, propel, push, take out
    opposite: arrest, balk, block, check, detain, halt, hinder, hold back, impede, nip, obstruct, slow (down or up), stem, repress, retard, stunt, suppress, delay, interrupt, stall, cramp, hamper, inhibit, cease, let up, pause, regress, wait, remain, stand, stay, stop

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Wend

The most common words with a similar meaning to Wend:

journey, pass, repair, run, travel, advance, come, come along, do, fare, forge, get along, get on, go, go along, go off, march, pace, proceed, progress, accelerate, fast-forward, speed, approach, near, actuate, drive, impel, propel, push, take out

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Wend

Words with the opposite meaning of Wend:

arrest, balk, block, check, detain, halt, hinder, hold back, impede, nip, obstruct, slow (down or up), stem, repress, retard, stunt, suppress, delay, interrupt, stall, cramp, hamper, inhibit, cease, let up, pause, regress, wait, remain, stand

Word Forms of Wend

Inflections: wended, wending, wends

Origin & Etymology of Wend

Middle English, from Old English wendan; akin to Old High German wenten to turn, Old English windan to twist wind:3

First known use: before 12th centuryi

Frequently Asked Questions about Wend

What does "Wend" mean?

"Wend" means to direct one's course, travel. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to direct one's course, travel.

What is another word for "Wend"?

Other words for "Wend" include journey, pass, repair, run, travel, advance, come and come along. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Wend" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Wend"?

There are 31 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Wend". Common alternatives include journey, pass, repair, run, travel, advance, come, come along, do and fare.

What is the opposite of "Wend"?

Antonyms of "Wend" include arrest, balk, block, check, detain, halt, hinder and hold back.

How do you use "Wend" in a sentence?

Examples of "Wend" in a sentence: "We wended through the narrow streets.".

Is "Wend" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Wend" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Wend"?

"Wend" is pronounced /ˈwend/.

What is the origin of the word "Wend"?

"Wend" comes from Middle English, from Old English wendan; akin to Old High German wenten to turn, Old English windan to twist wind:3. First known use: before 12th centuryi.