astray
word
Definition
If something or someone goes astray, they become lost or go in the wrong direction, either physically or in their actions or thinking.
Usage & Nuances
"Astray" is often used after verbs like "go", "lead", or "be". Common in phrases such as "go astray" (become lost) and "lead astray" (influence someone to do wrong). Slightly formal or literary; not common in casual conversation.
Spanish: desviado - perdidoPortuguese (BR): desviado - perdidoPortuguese (PT): desviado - perdidoChinese (Simplified): 迷路 - 偏离Chinese (Traditional): 迷路 - 偏離Hindi: भटकना - गुमराहArabic: ضال - تائهBengali: ভ্রষ্ট - পথভ্রষ্ট - হারিয়ে যাওয়াRussian: затеряться - сбиться с пути - потерятьсяJapanese: 迷う - 道を外れるVietnamese: lạc lối - lạc đường - lạc (mất)Korean: 길을 잃다 - 잘못된 길로 가다Turkish: yoldan sapmak - kaybolmakUrdu: گمراہ - راستہ بھٹکناIndonesian: tersesat - hilang arah - tersesat jalan
Example Sentences
The dog went astray in the park.
basic
One letter went astray in the mail.
basic
The children were led astray by bad friends.
basic
A simple mistake can set your plans astray.
natural
If you leave your shoes outside, they might go astray.
natural
His attention went astray during the long meeting.
natural