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Definition of straying - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
movementwandering without a clear direction or purpose
- The straying dog was found miles from home.
2.
behaviordeviating from a set path or norm
- Her straying thoughts made it hard to concentrate.
Noun
1.
behaviorthe act of wandering away from a path or duty
- His straying from the group caused concern.
2.
relationshipsthe act of being unfaithful in a romantic relationship
- Her straying led to the end of their marriage.
Origin of straying
Old English, straeg (wander)
Terms with straying included in their meaning
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act of straying
act of departing from an established course or norm
religion
individual straying from religious beliefs
misbehaving
behaving wrongly or straying from accepted standards
deviation
straying from the correct path or standard
hunting
prevent hunting hounds from straying from the pack
movement
in a wandering or straying manner
Examples of straying in a sentence
Straying tourists often find hidden gems in the city. The straying dog wandered into the street. His straying habits worried his parents. The ranger fined him for straying off the marked trail. Her straying from her assigned tasks slowed the whole project. He denied any straying when confronted by his partner.
They sought therapy after his straying shattered their trust.
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- French:errant, égarement, ...
- German:umherirrend, Abirren, ...
- Italian:vagante, allontanamento, ...
- Spanish:extraviado, desvío, ...
- Portuguese:errante, desvio, ...
- Chinese:流浪, 偏离, ...
- Japanese:さまよっている, 逸脱, ...
- Arabic:ضَالّ, انْحِرَاف, ...
- Hebrew:תּוֹעֶה, סְטִיָּה, ...
- Russian:блуждающий, отклонение, ...
- Ukrainian:блукаючий, відхилення, ...
- Hindi:भटकता, भटकाव, ...
Definition of stray - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
animalhaving wandered away from home or place
- The shelter took in a stray dog.
2.
randomnessscattered or random in occurrence
- He picked up a stray piece of paper.
3.
displacementaway from its proper place or course
- The straying car drifted toward the shoulder.
Verb
1.
wandermove away from a set path or group
- The hikers strayed from the main trail.
2.
digressdeviate from a topic or focus
- His thoughts strayed during the lecture.
3.
moral deviationdeviate from moral or ethical standards
- He strayed from his principles.
Noun
1.
animalsdomestic animal without a home or owner
- The shelter takes in many strays each year.
2.
homelessnessperson who is lost or without a home
- The organization helps strays find shelter and support.
3.
randomnessisolated or random occurrence out of place
- The scientist noted a stray in the data.
Expressions with stray
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deviate from the planned direction
The hiker strayed off course and got lost in the forest.
move away from a set course of action or behavior
She strayed from the path of her career to explore new opportunities.
enter a place or situation unintentionally
The cat strayed into the neighbor's garden.
dog that has wandered away from its home
We found a stray dog in our backyard yesterday.
bullet that hits something other than its intended target
A stray bullet shattered the window during the shootout.
start talking about something not related to the main topic
Please don't stray from the point during your presentation.
move away from a place or path
The dog tends to stray away from the yard.
Origin of stray
Middle English, straien (wander)
Examples of stray in a sentence
They found a stray rabbit in the park. A stray bullet hit the wall. She found a stray sock under the bed. A stray ball rolled onto the tennis court. The editor removed a stray line from the report. Children often stray when they see something interesting.
The dog strayed into the neighbor's garden. She strayed from the main point during her speech. The conversation strayed into unrelated topics. She strayed from the path of honesty. They warned him not to stray into unethical practices. A stray wandered into the backyard looking for food. The town has a program to help strays find homes. Strays often gather in the park at night. The city has a program to help strays. A stray in the experiment skewed the results. The report mentioned a stray in the statistics.
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- French:errant, s'égarer, ...
- German:verirrt, streunen, ...
- Italian:randagio, allontanarsi, ...
- Spanish:callejero, desviarse, ...
- Portuguese:abandonado, afastar-se, ...
- Chinese:流浪的, 偏离, ...
- Japanese:迷い, 外れる, ...
- Arabic:ضَالّ, انْحَرَفَ, ...
- Hebrew:מְשׁוֹטֵט, לִסְטוֹת, ...
- Russian:бездомный, сбиться, ...
- Ukrainian:бездомний, відхилитися, ...
- Hindi:आवारा, भटक जाना, ...
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