Meaning
Living or growing in nature, not kept or looked after by people.
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Word origin
From Old English wilde, the common Germanic word for untamed or natural.
- Origin
- Old English
- Root
- wilde
Examples
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Here "wild" means living in nature, not with people.
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"Wild" describes plants that grow on their own.
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Here "wild" means strong and out of control.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 14, lesson 7: wild, chatter, speed and 7 more words.