Synonyms for

Gad

Verb / gæd / Another word for gad — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To move around aimlessly or without a clear purpose.

Synonyms & similar words

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Example sentences

  1. She loved to gad around the city, visiting museums and cafes.
  2. He didn't have any plans for the day, so he decided to gad about and see where he ended up.
  3. The group of friends gadded about the park, chatting and enjoying the sunshine.
  4. Sometimes it's nice to just gad and not worry about where you're going.
  5. I wish I could gad around the world and see all the different cultures and landscapes.

Quotes

  • I'm a gad-about, a rover, a wanderer, a glutton for horizons.
  • I'm a gadfly, always buzzing around.
  • The world is too big for us to just stay in one place, so let's gad about and explore.

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