verb🔗ShareTo wander, as from a direct course; to deviate, or go out of the way."The cat was straying from the sidewalk, wandering into the neighbor's yard. "wayactiondirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo wander from one's limits; to rove or roam at large; to go astray."The dog was scolded for straying from the yard. "wayactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo wander from the path of duty or rectitude; to err."The student was accused of straying from the truth when he denied cheating on the test. "moralcharacterattitudephilosophysoulreligionmindguiltChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo cause to stray."The loud music was straying the dog from its usual spot on the porch. "actiontendencyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe act of one who strays; deviation or sin - often sexual infidelity."The counselor addressed the issue of straying from the agreed-upon goals of therapy, emphasizing the importance of staying focused to achieve lasting change. "moralsexactionguiltfamilycharacterattitudebeingtheologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
