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STRAYS

(noun, adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Strays.

Strays - as a noun

An animal that has strayed (especially a domestic animal)

Strays - as an adjective satellite

Not close together in time

Example: "Isolated instances of rebellion"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
isolated

(of an animal) having no home or having wandered away from home

Example: "A stray calf"

Strays - as a verb

Move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

Example: "The gypsies roamed the woods"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
castdriftramblerangeroamrollroveswanvagabondwander
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
golocomotemovetravel
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Wander from a direct course or at random

Example: "The child strayed from the path and her parents lost sight of her"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
drifterr

Lose clarity or turn aside especially from the main subject of attention or course of argument in writing, thinking, or speaking

Example: "She always digresses when telling a story"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
digressdivagatewander

Example Sentences

"The animal shelter is overflowing with strays."
"He started a campaign to raise awareness about the plight of strays."
"The animal control officer caught several strays in the neighborhood."
"Please be careful not to hit any strays while driving."
"The animal shelter is filled with strays looking for a home."
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Word Game Points

Is STRAYS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, strays is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

STRAYS has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is STRAYS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, strays is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
STRAYS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is STRAYS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, strays is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
STRAYS has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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