astray Meaning & Definition
/əˈstɹeɪ/
What Does Astray Mean?
As an adverb, astray means Away from the proper path; in a wrong or unknown direction. It is also used to mean Away from what is right and good; into error or evil.
Quick Facts About Astray
| Part of speech | adverb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /əˈstɹeɪ/ |
| Synonyms | wide |
Astray Definition (Adverb)
- Away from the proper path; in a wrong or unknown direction.
- Away from what is right and good; into error or evil.
Adverb
- In a wrong or unknown and wrongly-motivated direction.
Synonyms of Astray
Astray synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
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Words That Rhyme With Astray
Origin of Astray
From Middle English astraien or by apheresis straien, from Old French estraier (“to stray”), from late Medieval Latin extravagari (“to wander beyond”), from Latin extra (“beyond”) + vagārī (“to wander, stray”).[1]