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- [uh-strey]
- /əˈstreɪ/
- /əˈstreɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-strey]
- /əˈstreɪ/
Definitions of astray word
- adjective astray out of the correct path or direction 3
- adjective astray out of the right, good, or expected way; into error 3
- adverb astray off the right path or way; wandering 3
- adverb astray in error 3
- noun astray Away from the correct path or direction. 1
- adverb astray in wrong direction 1
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Origin of astray
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English astraye < Anglo-French *astraié, Old French estraié, past participle of estraier; see stray
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Parts of speech for Astray
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
astray popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
astray usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for astray
adj astray
- afield — away from one's usual surroundings or home (esp in the phrase far afield)
- awry — If something goes awry, it does not happen in the way it was planned.
- adrift — If a boat is adrift, it is floating on the water and is not tied to anything or controlled by anyone.
- amiss — If you say that something is amiss, you mean there is something wrong.
- gone — past participle of go1 .
Antonyms for astray
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