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Meaning of straying #1 (permalink) Thu Mar 30, 2006 22:44 pm   Meaning of straying
 

English Synonym, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #66 "Synonyms for walk", question 3

The night is very hot and those who can't sleep are ......... in the streets.

(a) pacing
(b) strolling
(c) straying
(d) going

English Synonym, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #66 "Synonyms for walk", answer 3

The night is very hot and those who can't sleep are strolling in the streets.

Correct answer: (b) strolling
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Stray #2 (permalink) Fri Mar 31, 2006 8:19 am   Stray
 

Hi,

Stray has the sense of wander away from the main way. If you are out for a walk with a group of people including children, you are careful to see that the children don't stray - walk away from the rest of you.

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