ASTRAY Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

astray

adverb

ə-ˈstrā

Definition of astray next

as in wrong

off the desired or intended path or course I think we were led astray by the unfortunate similarity of the two names

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Recent Examples of astray The assumption of British men and law in this period was that a woman criminal in a pair was merely an accomplice led astray by the man. —

Literary Hub, 26 May 2026 The Washington Nationals could have pulled out a number of excuses to get them by had things gone astray Monday. —

Danielle Allentuck, Washington Post, 26 May 2026 Chicago Police Superintendent James Conlisk responded by saying the Cubs might welcome a riotous crowd in the summer if the season went astray, blowing off their request. —

Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026 These people are being led astray. —

Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for astray

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wrong

Adverb

In the past year, it’s gone wrong twice.

— Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 18 June 2026
Watering your yard might seem simple enough, but lawn care pros say many people are actually doing it wrong without even realizing it.

— Cori Sears, The Spruce, 14 June 2026