astray in a sentence
adv.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5
Definition
Astray means away from the correct path or direction; lost or misguided.
Sample Sentences
- The lost dog wandered astray from its owner during the hike.
- Her thoughts drifted astray as she tried to focus on the lecture.
- The treasure map led them astray, sending them to a completely wrong location.
- He felt his life had gone astray after he lost his job.
- The rumors spread astray, causing unnecessary panic among the community.
- Without guidance, he often found himself wandering astray in his career choices.
- Their plans went astray when unforeseen circumstances arose.
- She feared that her children might stray astray in the wrong crowd.
- The ship was blown astray by the sudden storm, causing it to drift off course.
- He had to admit that his ambitions had led him astray from his true passions.