Meaning of the word straying in English

What does straying mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

straying

US /ˈstreɪ.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈstreɪ.ɪŋ/

Verb

1.

to wander or go astray from the proper place or course

Example:
The sheep were constantly straying from the flock.
He warned his children not to go straying too far.
2.

to deviate from a moral or correct path

Example:
He was accused of straying from his marital vows.
The discussion kept straying from the main topic.

Adjective

wandering or lost; not in the right place

Example:
We found a straying dog near the park.
His thoughts were straying from the lecture.
Related Word: