Meaning & Definition of Astray in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: Out of the correct path or direction.

  Example Sentence: The lost sheep had wandered astray from the flock.

• Definition: Into error or morally wrong behavior.

  Example Sentence: He had gone astray in his judgment about that situation.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English 'astray,' from Old English 'astraie,' from 'a-' (on) + 'straie' (path).

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• lead astray: To misguide someone or lead them into error.
• go astray: To wander off the path or direction; to be lost.

Translations

• Spanish: desviado

• French: égaré

• German: vom Weg abgekommen

• Russian: блуждающий

Related Words

• astrayness: A deviation from the proper path.

Slang Meanings of astray

• Meaning: Off the beaten path.

  Example Sentence: After college, I went astray and traveled the world.

• Meaning: In a confused or lost state.

  Example Sentence: I felt astray after losing my job.