stray

Meanings

• adjective, verb

  Wandering or roaming at large, especially a domestic animal that is not kept on a property.

  - "The stray dog was found wandering in the park."
  - "I once had a stray cat that became a beloved pet."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with stray
stray , play , Bay , Bay , Bay

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Variants

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stray , strays , strayed , strayer , strayers , straying

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Forms

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strays, strayed, straying

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Etymology

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Old English straēgan, from strēgan to wander, stray.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'stray' can also be used to describe a person who is wandering or roaming without a clear destination.

2. In some parts of the world, stray animals are often cared for by local communities or organizations, while in others they may be seen as a nuisance or even hunted.

3. Stray cats are often more independent and less socialized than domestic cats, making them more difficult to adopt and care for.

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Related Concepts

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1. feral: A feral animal is one that lives in the wild, without human contact or domestication. Strays are often considered to be feral animals, especially if they have been living on their own for an extended period.

2. homeless animal: A homeless animal is one that does not have a permanent home or owner. Strays are often classified as homeless animals, especially if they are domestic animals that have been abandoned or lost.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'stray' is often used to describe a character who is lost, wandering, or seeking something. In art, stray animals are a common theme, representing the idea of being lost or abandoned.

How to Memorize "stray"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a dog or cat wandering in a park or street, away from its home.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'stray' with the idea of wandering or being lost.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Sails and Strays' to remember the meanings of 'sail' and 'stray': 'Sail' is a large boat that moves smoothly on water, while 'Stray' is a domestic animal that wanders off.

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