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A term describing untamed nature, extreme or chaotic situations, striking excitement, and the wilderness itself, plus a slang intensifier.
Examples
The wild fox darted across the meadow.
She rescued a wild that had a broken leg.
Researchers tagged a wild for migration study.
Fans behaved wild during the concert.
Scientists study wild ecosystems to understand climate change.
Similar words
wilderness
awesome
naturalbackcountry
untamed land
untamed
wildlife
wilds
intense
outback
Meanings
Examples
The wild fox darted across the meadow.
She prefers wild berries over cultivated ones.
Scientists study wild ecosystems to understand climate change.
A wild garden can attract many pollinators.
He grew up in a wild forest region.
Similar words
untamed
feral
naturaluncontrolled
savage
free
unrestrained
Examples
The party turned wild after midnight.
The storm was wild, tearing roofs off houses.
Fans behaved wild during the concert.
His wild temper scared his colleagues.
The wild river flooded the valley.
Examples
That trick was wild, I can't believe it.
The video game has wild graphics.
She had a wild reaction to the news.
The fashion show featured wild designs.
His story sounded wild, but it was true.
Similar words
crazy
insane
epic
awesome
mind-blowing
rad
lit
Examples
We trekked deep into the wild.
The documentary explores the wild of the Amazon.
He feels most alive when he's in the wild.
Conservationists work to protect the wild.
The guide warned about predators in the wild.
Similar words
wilderness
wilds
backcountry
untamed land
nature reserve
outback
frontier
Examples
A wild was spotted near the riverbank.
She rescued a wild that had a broken leg.
The park is home to many wilds.
Researchers tagged a wild for migration study.
Kids learned to identify different wilds in the zoo.
Similar words
wildlife
feral creature
undomesticated animal
Etymology
From Old English wilde “untamed, uncultivated”, related to German wild.
FAQ
What does wild mean as an adjective describing nature?
It describes something that lives in its natural state, not domesticated or cultivated.
How is wild used to describe extreme or uncontrolled situations?
It characterises events or behaviour that are chaotic, intense, or lacking restraint.
What does wild mean when used as a slang intensifier?
In youth slang it intensifies a statement, meaning crazy, unbelievable, or impressive.
What is the noun wild referring to?
It denotes the wilderness, the untamed natural environment.
Can wild refer to a specific animal or plant?
Yes, a wild is an untamed animal or plant living in its natural habitat.
What is the origin of the word wild?
It comes from Old English wilde, meaning untamed, and is related to German wild.
What are common mistakes when using wild?
A frequent error is confusing it with the adverb wildly, as in She ran wild instead of She ran wildly.
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