Wild (Noun)
Meaning 1
A wild primitive state untouched by civilization; "he lived in the wild"; "they collected mushrooms in the wild".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- In the heart of the wild, there was an abundance of exotic wildlife and unexplored terrain.
- She had never lived in the wild before and had to rely on her instincts to survive.
- They spent their summer collecting rare flowers that only bloomed in the wild.
- He had always dreamed of living off the land and left the city to live in the wild.
- The conservationists were dedicated to protecting endangered species that thrived in the wild.
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Meaning 2
A wild and uninhabited area left in its natural condition; "it was a wilderness preserved for the hawks and mountaineers".
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The hiking trail led through a vast wild of twisted trees and dense thicket.
- As we trekked deeper into the woods, we found ourselves in an untamed wild, where wildlife roamed freely.
- The park rangers worked hard to preserve the wild that surrounded the lake, keeping it untouched by human development.
- The wild that dominated the region was a perfect setting for the documentary about the great outdoors.
- Years of conservation efforts transformed the barren land into a lush wild teeming with plants and animals.