Meaning of Wild
In simple words: Living or growing in nature; not controlled or tamed.
Wild in a sentence
- The wild animals in the jungle were fascinating to watch.
- She has a wild imagination that creates amazing stories.
- The festival had a wild atmosphere with music and dancing.
- We went on a wild adventure through the mountains last summer.
- His hair always looks wild when he gets out of bed in the morning.
How to use Wild
Use 'wild' to describe animals or plants that are not domesticated. It can also describe behaviors that are uncontrolled or exciting. Avoid in formal writing when a more specific term is available.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of a 'wild' animal running freely in the jungle, representing nature at its most untamed.
Related words
Collocations with Wild
Synonyms for Wild
- stormy
Opposites of Wild
Common mistakes with Wild
- Confused with 'mild' when describing temperature.
- Used to describe something as disorganized instead of 'chaotic'.
- Misused in a formal context where a more precise term is needed.
Wild appears in
Wild in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
بري, متوحش, جامح
يعيش أو ينمو في الطبيعة؛ غير مسيطر عليه أو مدجن.
- Bengaliবাংলা
বন্য
প্রকৃতিতে বসবাসকারী বা জন্মানো; নিয়ন্ত্রিত বা পোষ মানানো নয়।
- GermanDeutsch
Wild
In der Natur lebend oder wachsend; nicht kontrolliert oder gezähmt.
- SpanishEspañol
Salvaje
Viviendo o creciendo en la naturaleza; no controlado o domesticado.
- Persianفارسی
وحشی
در طبیعت زندگی کردن یا رشد کردن؛ رام نشده یا تحت کنترل نباشد.
- FrenchFrançais
Sauvage
Qui vit ou pousse dans la nature ; non contrôlé ou apprivoisé.
- Hindiहिन्दी
जंगली
प्रकृति में रहने वाला या उगने वाला; अनियंत्रित या पालतू न बनाया गया।
- ItalianItaliano
Selvaggio
Che vive o cresce in natura; non controllato o addomesticato.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Selvagem
Que vive ou cresce na natureza; não controlado ou domesticado.
- RussianРусский
Дикий
Живущий или растущий на природе; не контролируемый или не прирученный.
- Urduاردو
جنگلی، وحشی، بے قابو
فطرت میں رہنے والا یا اگنے والا؛ بے قابو یا پالتو نہیں۔
- Chinese中文
野生
在自然中生活或生长;不受控制或驯化。
More words like Wild
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbleA2
having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
- AbroadA2
In or to a country that is not one's own.
- AbsoluteB2
total and complete
- AbsolutelyB1
used to emphasize that something is completely true
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Frequently asked questions about Wild
What does Wild mean?
Living or growing in nature; not controlled or tamed.
What is the definition of Wild?
living or growing in natural conditions; not kept in a house or on a farm
How do you use Wild in a sentence?
The wild animals in the jungle were fascinating to watch.
Can you give another example of Wild?
She has a wild imagination that creates amazing stories.
What are synonyms for Wild?
Common alternatives include stormy.
What is the opposite of Wild?
Opposite meanings include tame, domestic, controlled.
What words go with Wild?
It commonly pairs with be, grow, live, truly, be, grow, live, truly, be, look, go, extremely, fairly, very, with, let your imagination run wild, be, look, go, extremely, fairly, very, with, let your imagination run wild.
What are common mistakes when using Wild?
Confused with 'mild' when describing temperature. Used to describe something as disorganized instead of 'chaotic'. Misused in a formal context where a more precise term is needed.
How do you pronounce Wild?
US: /["/waɪld/"]/, UK: /["/waɪld/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Wild?
Use 'wild' to describe animals or plants that are not domesticated. It can also describe behaviors that are uncontrolled or exciting. Avoid in formal writing when a more specific term is available.
What CEFR level is Wild?
"Wild" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.







