stray — to move away from the correct path or from where you should be
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to move away from the correct path or from where you should be
Pronunciation (IPA): /streɪ/
Example Sentences
- My mind started to stray during the boring lecture about tax regulations.
- The GPS told us not to stray from the recommended route, but we ended up at a drive-through wedding chapel in Vegas.
- She adopted three stray animals and now her house looks like a zoo.
stray
VERB[/streɪ/]
to move away from the correct path or from where you should be
The stray puppy wandered into the alley, lost and shivering in the rain.
Don't stray from the way, just stay!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'estraier' meaning to wander or go astray, derived from Latin 'extra' meaning outside or beyond. The word originally referred to animals that had wandered away from their proper place.
Breakdown
The word comes from Old French 'estraier' (to wander) which combines 'extra-' (outside, beyond) + '-ier' (verb suffix). Modern English 'stray' = to go outside/beyond one's proper path or location
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📝Examples
“My mind started to stray during the boring lecture about tax regulations.”
“The GPS told us not to stray from the recommended route, but we ended up at a drive-through wedding chapel in Vegas.”
“She adopted three stray animals and now her house looks like a zoo.”
“Don't stray too far from your core values when making important decisions.”
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