Meaning of straying

[Garmasch]

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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meaning of straying

Garmasch

[Alan]

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.

Alan
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