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stray

verb, noun, adjective

/streɪ/

Meaning

to move away from the correct path or go off course; a person or animal that has wandered off; something that is not where it belongs

The dog strayed from the yard and got lost.

stray bullet

wander, drift, roam, deviate, err

stay, remain, focus

stray dog, stray cat, stray bullet, stray thought, stray sheep

To cause someone to take action; done without delay.

To believe something to be true, likely, or guilty without certain proof.

to offer formally; soft and delicate in texture or character; a formal offer or proposal

to occur in turn repeatedly; to take turns; also, a substitute or replacement

to become red in the face, usually from embarrassment, heat, or excitement; to clean something with...

To move with large strides or jumps; also refers to being tied, limited, or certain.