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Strays

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

Definition

The word 'strays' is the plural form of the noun 'stray', which refers to animals that are lost or have wandered away from their homes.

Synonyms & similar words

err swan cast rove vagabond divagate tramp wander roam digress roll range ramble stray drift wanderers runaways fugitives vagrants roamers waifs castaways outcasts stragglers escapees refugees prodigals errants

Example sentences

  1. 1. I saw two strays wandering around the neighborhood yesterday.
  2. 2. The animal shelter is filled with strays waiting to find new homes.
  3. 3. We should always try to help stray animals find their way back home.
  4. 4. The stray cat followed me home and now I have a new pet.
  5. 5. My mom doesn't like having strays around, so she always calls animal control.

Quotes

  • 1. 'Saving one dog will not change the world, but surely for that one dog, the world will change forever.' - Karen Davison
  • 2. 'Animals are such agreeable friends - they ask no questions; they pass no criticisms.' - George Eliot
  • 3. 'The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.' - Mahatma Gandhi

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