straying

Meanings

• verb

  Wandering or straying from a known path or course, especially unintentionally or uncontrollably.

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Synonyms

deviate , err

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Variants

List of all variants of straying that leads to same result
stray , strayed , strayer , strayers , straying , strays

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to go astray', from Old English 'strēgan', related to 'street' and 'stray'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'straying' is also used in astronomy to describe the movement of a celestial body away from its normal orbit.

2. In medieval Europe, 'straying' was used to describe the act of hunting wild animals outside of designated hunting grounds.

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Related Concepts

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1. Wandering: Related concept: the act of traveling without a specific destination or plan.

2. Deviation: Related concept: a departure from what is normal or expected.

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Culture

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In literature, 'straying' is often used metaphorically to describe a character's deviation from a moral or ethical path. In art, it can represent a sense of freedom or rebellion.

How to Memorize "straying"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a pet going off its leash and wandering away from its owner.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a lost traveler.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Sails Towards Yonder Anchor' to remember the spelling of 'straying'.

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