Synonyms for

Straying

Verb / ˈstreɪɪŋ / Another word for straying — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to wander from a direct course or way

Synonyms & similar words

vagabond wander divagate tramp swan stray range rove drift roll err digress ramble roam cast wander roam drift meander deviate veer diverge depart digress straggle ramble migrate nomadize traipse tarry dawdle loiter linger saunter

Example sentences

  1. The lost hiker was straying off the trail.
  2. The sheep were straying from the herd.
  3. The child was punished for straying too far from his parents.
  4. The car strayed off the road and crashed into a tree.
  5. The river strayed from its usual course during the flood.

Quotes

  • The heart is forever straying toward the future.
  • I have always been delighted at the prospect of a new day, a fresh try, one more start, with perhaps a bit of magic waiting somewhere behind the morning.
  • Success is not a destination, but the road that you're on. Being successful means that you're working hard and walking your walk every day. You can only live your dream by working hard towards it. That's living your dream.

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