This means to walk away from where you should be. It often talks about people or animals moving away and getting lost.
Do not stray from the path in the forest.
She strayed too far from home today.
This is a word for an animal, usually a dog or cat, that lives outside without an owner or home.
The stray cat sleeps near my house.
Look at that stray dog in the street.
This describes something that is alone or apart from others. It is often used for small things that are not with the rest.
There are a few stray pieces of paper on the floor.
She found a stray hair on her jacket.
In electricity, stray means a current or signal that accidentally goes the wrong way or escapes a circuit. It can cause damage or errors.
A stray current damaged the equipment.
The device is protected from stray electrical signals.
This means a shot or missile misses its target and goes to a different place. It is often used in hunting or shooting contexts.
The arrow strayed wide of the mark.
The bullet strayed and hit a tree.
This means to stop following rules or moral behavior and act differently, often in a negative way.
Do not stray from the company rules.
He strayed into bad habits last year.
This means to start talking about a different subject than the main one. Speakers or writers can stray when they lose focus.
He strayed from the main topic in the meeting.
Try not to stray during your speech.
