Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stray
verb, adjective, noun
/streɪ/
Definition
to move away from the correct course or place; to wander without a fixed destination.
Examples
- After the storm, the stray dog found its way to our porch.
- She often allows her mind to stray during long meetings.
- He was once a stray who lived on the streets before being adopted.
Meaning
The term ‘stray’ refers to something that has moved away from its intended path or has become lost. It can apply to animals, people, or even thoughts.
Synonyms
- wander
- roam
- drift
- meander
- loiter
- ragamuffin (when referring to an untidy person)
