Vocabulary Entry

straying

|verb • noun • adjective

verb

to move away from a group or path; to wander.

Example Sentences

"The dog was straying from its owner in the crowded park."

"He began straying from the main topic during the discussion."

"After straying off the hiking trail, they quickly realized they were lost."

noun

Example Sentences

"Her straying from the usual route made the journey longer."

"The straying of the sheep caused concern for the farmer."

"There was a sense of freedom in his straying from the established norms."

adjective

Example Sentences

"His straying ideas often led to innovative solutions."

"She found his straying methods to be quite refreshing."

"The straying cat seemed curious about everything around it."