stray
Third Person
strays
Present Participle
straying
Past Tense
strayed
Past Participle
strayed
1
to move aimlessly or wander without a specific goal or destination
- The cat strayed through the neighborhood, exploring different gardens and alleys.
- The children strayed around the park, chasing butterflies and playing games.
- After escaping from the yard, the dog strayed around the streets, looking for adventure.
- The backpacker enjoyed straying through the quaint village, discovering hidden gems.
- Without a set agenda, the tourists strayed through the bustling market, sampling local delicacies.
2
to wander off or deviate from the intended or established path
- During the nature hike, the children were warned not to stray too far from the designated trail.
- The lost hiker accidentally strayed into a dense thicket, veering off the established path.
- The sheep tend to stray if not carefully herded.
- The backpacker, engrossed in photography, strayed from the main trail and explored a hidden waterfall.
- The lost driver realized he had strayed from the highway and ended up on a rural road.
3
to lose focus or deviate from the main subject or discussion
- During the debate, the speaker tended to stray from the main topic, discussing unrelated issues.
- The intense emotions caused the conversation to stray from a rational discussion to a heated argument.
- The team meeting occasionally strayed into personal anecdotes, deviating from the agenda.
- The seminar leader encouraged participants not to stray into unrelated discussions during the workshop.
- The editorial team had to edit out sections of the article that strayed too far from the intended theme.