gander

USAGE SUMMARY

The phrase "gander" is correct and usable in written English when used in the context of "take a gander," which means to take a look or glance at something.
You can use it when you want to suggest that someone should look at something, often in a casual or informal manner. Example: "If you have a moment, take a gander at this report and let me know what you think."

✓ Grammatically correct

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Updated at 1.08pm BST Facebook Twitter Google plus Share Share this post Facebook Twitter Google plus close 1.00pm BST13:00 Have a gander at our picture of the day, featuring the thronged, delirious masses on Buttertubs yesterday.

The Guardian - Sport

He told Sky News: "Let's not give any more sauce to the goose until we've given some sauce to the gander".

The Guardian

It has helped make Pfizer into a pharmaceutical powerhouse and, since then, people have wondered if what is sauce for the gander might ever be sauce for the goose.

The Economist

But what is sauce for the medical goose, is sauce for the recreational gander.

The Economist

Presumably an investor savvy enough to analyse the future of the oil market could also have a gander at BP's record as an environmental steward.

The Economist

Fraudsters have also targeted home health care, physical and occupational therapy and, most recently, mental-health services.In this section Disappointed, down, despondent Old King Coal The emperor of earmarks A chop to the heart First find your gander Whack-a-mole New mandate, new maverick ReprintsNew measures will try to stop the haemorrhage of funds.

The Economist

As America currently spends only about $11 billion, a ceiling of $17 billion would actually allow it to raise its subsidy level in the future.In Ms Schwab's world, however, what is sauce for the goose is not sauce for the gander.

The Economist

Numerous public buildings, as well as Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, are named after him.In this section Disappointed, down, despondent Old King Coal The emperor of earmarks A chop to the heart First find your gander Whack-a-mole New mandate, new maverick ReprintsBut all this largesse came at a price.

The Economist

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It lies just north of Gander Lake, 206 miles (332 km) northwest of St. John's.

Encyclopedia Britannica

I went to Gander Mountain, bought a boat, got some supplies at — not Walmarts, but that other big one?

The New Yorker

Curiger's themes of history, heritage, and contrast extended to other installations; Chinese artist Song Dong constructed a labyrinthine parapavilion of 100 doors salvaged in Beijing as a showcase for Moroccan artist Yto Barrada and British artist Ryan Gander.

Encyclopedia Britannica

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

When using "gander" to mean "look", consider the context and audience. It's informal, so it may not be appropriate for formal writing.

Common error

Avoid using "gander" in professional or academic contexts where a more formal term like "examine" or "observe" would be more appropriate.

Linguistic Context

Noun: Refers to a male goose or a foolish person. Verb: Means to take a quick look. Proper Noun: A surname or a town in Newfoundland. Ludwig's examples show the versatility of "gander" across these functions. Ludwig AI confirms its usability in different grammatical contexts.

Expression frequency: Very common

Frequent in

News & Media

54%

Encyclopedias

23%

Science

13%

Less common in

Formal & Business

5%

Reference

3%

Social Media

2%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

The term "gander" is versatile, functioning as a noun, verb, and proper noun. Ludwig AI confirms its grammatical correctness and diverse applications. It commonly appears in News & Media and Encyclopedias, with "take a gander" being a common informal idiom for "take a look". While widely used, its formality varies, making it crucial to consider the context. Ludwig's examples highlight its range, from referring to a male goose to a quick glance, or even a place name. For formal writing, alternatives like "examine" or "observe" may be more suitable.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

take a look

Replaces "gander" in the context of looking or glancing at something.

have a peek

Similar to "take a look", but implies a quick or sneaky look.

glance at

Suggests a brief or hurried look.

cast an eye

A more figurative way of saying to look at something.

observe

Implies a more careful and attentive look.

examine

Suggests a detailed and thorough inspection.

male goose

Refers specifically to the animal meaning of "gander".

simpleton

Refers to the meaning of "gander" as a fool or simpleton.

wander

Refers to the verb meaning of "gander" as to ramble or wander.

Newfoundland town

Refers to "Gander" as a town in Newfoundland and Labrador.

FAQs

How can I use "gander" in a sentence?

You can use "gander" as a noun referring to a male goose, or as a verb meaning to glance or look. For example: "Have a "take a look" at this report", or "The "male goose" stood guard over the goslings".

What can I say instead of "take a gander"?

You can use alternatives like ""take a look"", "have a glance", or "have a peek depending on the context".

Which is correct, "take a gander" or "take a look"?

Both phrases are correct, but ""take a look"" is more versatile and appropriate for various contexts, while "take a gander" is more informal.

What's the difference between "gander" and "goose"?

"Goose" is the general term for the bird, while ""male goose"" specifically refers to the male goose.