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Definition stray in American English

stray verb

[intransitive] verb
/streɪ/
1

to move around without thinking

Example

Her eyes strayed to the clock on the wall.

Synonyms and related words
walk wander stroll
2

to move away from the correct place or path

Example

Hikers are reminded not to stray from the path.

Example

The airplane strayed into Chinese airspace.

Synonyms and related words
mess up blunder slip up
3

to move away from a particular subject, usually without meaning to

Example

The book has strayed from the truth.

Synonyms and related words
move digress wander
Definition stray in American English