adj
strayed
Strayed (adj) means Wandered away and lost, having drifted off course. Example: “The strayed sheep were finally found two fields away.”
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Wandered away and lost, having drifted off course.
"The strayed sheep were finally found two fields away."
How to use strayed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes something or someone that has wandered off and become lost.
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What does “strayed” mean?
The word “strayed” means wandered away and lost, having drifted off course. In plain terms, describes something or someone that has wandered off and become lost.
How do you use “strayed” in a sentence?
Here is “strayed” used in a sentence: “The strayed sheep were finally found two fields away.”
What part of speech is “strayed”?
“Strayed” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of strayed?
"strayed" (adj) means wandered away and lost, having drifted off course.
