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Meaning of stray
The primary meaning of the word "stray" is to wander or move away from a planned or proper course.
Etymology of stray
The word "stray" originates from the Old French word "estrai" or "estray", which is derived from the Latin word "extraneus", meaning "foreign" or "external"
Historically, the word "stray" has been used to describe something that is outside of its normal or proper place, and has been used in English since the 14th century
Synonyms
wander
roam
drift
stray
ramble
range
gallivant
meander
diverge
deviate
veer
swerve
diverge
digress
detour
sidetrack
stray
err
go astray
lose direction
misdirect
misguide
lead astray
deceive
delude
beguile
mislead
confound
perplex
puzzle
bewilder
disorient
confuse
lose one's way
get lost
become lost
lose bearings
misplace
displace
remove
shift
relocate
Definitions
- To wander or move away from a planned or proper course
- * To become detached or separated from something
- * To be or become lost or misplaced
Usage Examples
- The dog strayed from its owner's side and got lost in the park
- * The conversation strayed from the topic and became a debate
- * The hikers strayed from the trail and had to navigate through the dense forest