This meaning talks about plants or animals that are not kept or controlled by people. They live freely in nature.
There are wild animals in the forest.
Wild flowers grow by the river.
This meaning describes people or actions that are loud, crazy, or hard to control. It can be about energy or behavior.
The children played wild at the party.
He had a wild party last night.
This meaning is used in sports when a ball or move is not accurate and goes away from the target or allowed area.
He threw a wild pitch in the game.
The shot went wild and missed the goal.
This meaning means doing something in a sudden or unplanned way that can be exciting or surprising.
We had a wild night out in the city.
She made a wild decision quickly.
This meaning talks about weather that is very strong, fierce, or dangerous, like storms or strong winds.
A wild storm damaged many trees.
The wild winds blew all night.
This is a noun meaning the natural area or environment where wild animals and plants live freely.
We hiked deep into the wild.
Many animals live in the wild.
