astray

a-stray · adverb, adjective

imported

Definitions

adverb, adjective

  1. 1.

    Away from the correct path or direction.

  2. 2.

    Lost or misdirected.

  3. 3.

    Away from the correct or expected course of action.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    go astray — to become lost or misdirected; to err
  • •
    lead astray — to cause someone to do wrong or go in the wrong direction

Related words

Antonyms: correct, on track
See also: lost, stray, wrong
Synonyms: amiss, off course, wrong

Etymology

From Old French estraier ("to stray"), from Latin extra ("outside") + vagari ("to wander"). The prefix "a-" is from Old English.