astray meaning

UK US /əˈstreɪ/ 2 syllables

astray (adverb): away from the right path or direction.

astray has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

astray as an adverb

  1. away from the right path or direction
    • he was led astray
  2. far from the intended target
    • the arrow went wide of the mark
    • a bullet went astray and killed a bystander

    Synonyms: wide

How to pronounce astray

astray is pronounced /əˈstreɪ/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

Words that rhyme with astray

Scrabble score: 9 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with AS · words ending in AY · 6-letter words

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