Stray is a versatile word that can be used as both a noun, verb, and adjective.
As a Verb
- To wander away:
- "The dog strayed from the park."
- "Don't stray too far from the path."
- To deviate from a topic or course:
- "The conversation strayed into politics."
- "The ship strayed off course during the storm."
As a Noun
- A lost animal:
- "We found a stray cat in the garden."
- "The shelter takes in many stray dogs."
- Something that is not in its proper place:
- "A stray hair fell into her soup."
- "A stray bullet hit the window."
As an Adjective
- Wandering or lost:
- "A stray dog was wandering the streets."
- "A stray thought crossed her mind."
- Unintended or accidental:
- "A stray comment caused a misunderstanding."
- "A stray bullet injured a bystander."
Here are some additional examples to illustrate the various uses of "stray":
- "The child's attention strayed from the book to the window." (verb)
- "The stray cat was timid and scared." (adjective)
- "A stray bullet shattered the glass." (adjective)
- "The hikers strayed off the trail and got lost." (verb)
I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.
