stray
Definition
- n. an animal that has strayed (especially a domestic animal)
- v. wander from a direct course or at random
- adj. (of an animal) having no home or having wandered away from home
Word forms
- Past tense
- strayed
- Past participle
- strayed
- Present participle
- straying
- Third person singular
- strays
Example sentences
n.
The stray was found wandering in the streets, looking for food.
a.
I took a stray path in the park and discovered a beautiful hidden garden.
vi.
If you stray too far from the group, you might get lost.