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The correct spelling is straying.

How to pronounce straying

verb

Say it like: Str-ayi-ng

The correct spelling is straying. To wander, as from a direct course; to deviate, or go out of the way.

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Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To wander, as from a direct course; to deviate, or go out of the way.
  2. 2.To wander from one's limits; to rove or roam at large; to go astray.
  3. 3.To wander from the path of duty or rectitude; to err.
  4. 4.To cause to stray.

noun

  1. 1.The act of one who strays; deviation or sin - often sexual infidelity.

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