Definitions for astray
əˈstreɪastray

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. astrayadverb

   away from the right path or direction

   "he was led astray"

2. wide, astrayadverb

   far from the intended target

   "the arrow went wide of the mark"; "a bullet went astray and killed a bystander"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. astrayadverb

   In a wrong or unknown and wrongly-motivated direction.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Astrayadverb

   Out of the right way.

   Etymology: from a and stray.

   May seem the wain was very evil led,
   When such an one had guiding of the way,
   That knew not, whether right he went, or else astray. F. Q.

   You run astray, for whilst we talk of Ireland, you rip up the original of Scotland. Edmund Spenser, on Ireland.

   Like one that had been led astray
   Through the heav’n’s wide pathless way. John Milton, Il Penseroso.

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1. astray

   Astray refers to being off the correct path or direction, either physically or metaphorically. This could be used in the context of being lost geographically, or being misguided in beliefs or actions. Essentially, it describes a state of being lost, mistaken, or diverted from the right direction or correct way.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. Astray

   out of the right, either in a literal or in a figurative sense; wandering; as, to lead one astray

2. Etymology: [See Estray, Stray.]

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1. Astray

   Astray is the sixth album from the American band, Samiam, released in 2000 on Hopeless Records and Burning Heart Records.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Astray

   a-strā′, adv. out of the right way. [Prep. a, on, and Stray.]

How to pronounce astray?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

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   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say astray in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of astray in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of astray in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of astray in a Sentence

1. Corey Basch:

   This is a sad situation when it takes so much energy to sift through false claims and to determine which products are actually healthful ... advertising claims, especially when they are unsubstantiated, can certainly lead parents astray.

2. Seneca:

   We most often go astray on a well trodden and much frequented road.

3. Corey Basch:

   We are seeing an influx of advertising aimed at parents for a wide array of products, including food and beverages, toothpaste and vitamins, this is a sad situation when it takes so much energy to sift through false claims and to determine which products are actually healthful ... advertising claims, especially when they are unsubstantiated, can certainly lead parents astray.

4. Oscar Wilde:

   The advantage of the emotions is that they lead us astray, and the advantage of science is that it is not emotional.

5. Harry Harris:

   We’ve been led astray by viewing space as some kind of a fuzzy panda bear thing i think the Chinese … the Russians and others, they view space as the ultimate high ground. They are preparing for battle in space.

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