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A deviation, such as from what is normal or expected
“The true reason for this straying from the portal of knowledge is, I believe, that principles usually seem dry and not very attractive and are therefore dismissed.”
A departure from the subject, course, or idea at hand
A change of direction in movement or a physical path
Deviating, such as from what is normal and expected
“The forward rider went by a straying path, moving behind outcroppings and leaning thunderheads of rock.”
Erring or straying from the accepted course or standards
Spread around in a chaotic and disorganized manner
Having or showing faulty judgment or reasoning
Off the path or right direction
Having twists and turns
Present participle for to deviate from a subject or topic
“The speaker would begin to stray into subjects related to his own personal experience.”
Present participle for to move away (typically aimlessly) from a group, course or place
“Never stray more than fifty yards along the beach from the car park.”
Present participle for to lose one's way
“Our pet dog would stray the second we took our eyes off her.”
Present participle for to be unfaithful to one's spouse or partner
“He was a devoted husband who would never stray.”
Present participle for to commit an offense or act of immorality
“Absolute power tends to corrupt, causing many to stray from what is right and just.”
Present participle for to linger behind or wander from a main line or part
Present participle for to move along in the air or on the surface of a liquid
Present participle for to give up or renounce one's position or belief
Present participle for to deteriorate physically, mentally, or morally
Present participle for to move around or sideways unsteadily
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