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straying

UK
/ˈstreɪ.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈstreɪ.ɪŋ/
straying off

Translations

strayingnoun
strayings
pl
UK
/ˈstreɪ.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈstreɪ.ɪŋ/
Gerund functioning as a common noun referring to the action or instance of going astray.
Even a small straying from the route could leave the hikers lost for hours.
Même un léger égarement par rapport à l’itinéraire pouvait laisser les randonneurs perdus pendant des heures.
strayingadjective
UK
/ˈstreɪ.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈstreɪ.ɪŋ/
The straying sheep were found far from the rest of the flock.
Les moutons errants ont été retrouvés loin du reste du troupeau.
Additional translations
divagantSurtout pour des pensées, des idées ou un comportement qui s’écartent du sujet ou de la ligne attendue.
Synonyms
wandering
unfocused
off-course
drifting
meandering
deviating
errant
wayward
roaming
roving
Antonyms
guided
straight
directed
focused
strayverb

straying

Gerund

strayed
Past Simple
strayed
Past Participle
straying
Gerund
UK
/streɪ/
US
/streɪ/
s’égarerSe dit d’un déplacement hors du bon chemin ou loin du groupe.
The dog strayed from its owner during the walk.
Le chien s’est égaré de son maître pendant la promenade.
s’écarterPour s’éloigner d’un sujet, d’une norme ou d’un trajet établi.
He strayed from the topic during his presentation.
Il s’est écarté du sujet pendant sa présentation.
Additional translations
errerNuance de déplacement sans but précis.
Synonyms
roam
deviate
digress
ramble
meander
drift
wander

Definitions

strayingnoun
The act or an instance of moving away from the correct or intended path, place, or course.
Even a small straying from the route could leave the hikers lost for hours.
strayingadjective
Wandering or moving away from the correct path or place.
The straying sheep were found far from the rest of the flock.
Deviating from the expected or intended course.
Her straying thoughts made it difficult to focus on the lecture.
strayverb
To move away aimlessly from a group or from the right course or place.
The dog strayed from its owner during the walk.
To deviate from a set course or standard.
He strayed from the topic during his presentation.
To wander without a fixed course or purpose.
She strayed through the city streets, exploring new areas.
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