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gander Synonyms

Another word for gander

Choosing another word for gander depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A casual look or glance.

Usage Example

"The mechanic asked me to pop the hood so he could take a look at the engine."

Strongest
look
glance
look-see
Strong
peek
peep
dekko
glimpse
butcher's
squint

• verb (Context 2)

To look or glance casually at something.

Usage Example

"He gandered at the antique watch in the display case, intrigued by its complex craftsmanship."

Strongest
look
glance
Strong
peek
peep
peer
gaze

Opposites of gander

The opposite of gander shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

goose
See all opposites of gander

• Nearby Words

gandak
gandaki
gandaria
gander
gang
ganga
gangbang

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Gander. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/gander
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