Meaning of 'stray'

adjective

not close together in time

Synonyms: isolated

adjective

an animal having no home or having wandered away from home

Example: "A stray kitten turned up at the door looking for food."

noun

an animal that has strayed (especially a domestic animal)

verb

lose clarity or turn aside especially from the main subject of attention or course of argument in writing, thinking, or speaking

Synonyms: digress divagate wander

verb

move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

Synonyms: cast

verb

wander from a direct course or at random

Example: "The child strayed from the path and their parents lost sight of them."

Synonyms: drift err