Stray Meaning

There are 6 meaning(s) for word Stray

Meaning 1 : move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

    Synonyms : cast,  drift,  ramble,  range,  roam,  roll,  rove,  swan,  tramp,  vagabond,  wander
Meaning 2 : wander from a direct course or at random

    Example : The child strayed from the path and her parents lost sight of her

    Synonyms : drift,  err
Meaning 3 : not close together in time

    Example : a few stray crumbs

    Synonyms : isolated
Meaning 4 : lose clarity or turn aside especially from the main subject of attention or course of argument in writing, thinking, or speaking

    Synonyms : digress,  divagate,  wander
Meaning 5 : an animal that has strayed (especially a domestic animal)

Meaning 6 : (of an animal) having no home or having wandered away from home

    Example : a stray calf,a stray dog

How to Pronounce Stray

  • streɪ


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