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astray

/əˈstreɪ/
adverb
  1. Away from the correct path or direction.
    • A single wrong turn led the delivery driver astray.
    • The dog ran astray during the walk but came back when called.
    • The hikers went astray and had to use a compass to find the trail.
  2. Into error, wrongdoing, or a bad situation.
    • The company's finances went astray after the manager made poor investments.
    • She worried her son might be led astray by the older kids in the neighborhood.
    • He was led astray by bad advice from unreliable friends.
adjective
  1. Lost or wandering away from the right place or path.
    • An astray sheep wandered into the farmer's field.
    • The astray letter was finally delivered after a week.
    • The astray kitten was found shivering under a porch.
Synonyms
misguidedlost
Antonyms
found
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