English Definition
v./adj. wander, move away
Significado en Español
extraviarse, desviarse
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
đi lạc, lạc hướng
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Example Sentence
The dog strayed from home.
狗走丢了。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
stray (lost)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “stray”:
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A
Wander
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B
Grow
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C
Stop
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D
Work
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A — Wander.
“stray” means v./adj. wander, move away
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The curious puppy tends to ______ far from home if the gate is left open.
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A
return
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B
remain
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C
stray
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D
settle
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C — stray.
“stray” means v./adj. wander, move away
Common questions about “stray”
What does “stray” mean?
stray — v./adj. wander, move away. In Chinese: 走失，偏离，零星的.
How do you pronounce “stray”?
stray is pronounced /streɪ/. It breaks into 1 syllable: stray.
How do you use “stray” in a sentence?
The dog strayed from home. (狗走丢了。)
What are synonyms for “stray”?
wander, drift — all close in meaning to stray (v./adj. wander, move away).
Is “stray” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. stray appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “stray”?
stray (lost)
