Stray
Pronunciation: /ˈstreɪ/
Stray (verb)
- To move away from the correct path or place.
- To stop paying attention to what you should be doing.
Examples
- The dog might stray from the path if not watched.
- Children often stray when they are curious.
Common collocations: stray from the path, stray into danger, stray from the topic, stray in thought, stray cat
Stray (noun)
- An animal that has no home or owner.
Examples
- A stray was found near the park.
- She adopted a stray from the shelter.
Stray (adjective)
- Describes something or someone that is lost or not in the right place.
Examples
- The stray traveler found a new path.
- Stray thoughts can be distracting.