Go Astray

Pronunciation: /ɡoʊ əˈstreɪ/

Definitions of go astray

verb to wander off course or lose one's way

Example Sentences

A1 I am worried that I will go astray in this unfamiliar city.

A2 If you don't follow the map, you might go astray and get lost.

B1 The hikers went astray from the trail and had to find their way back.

B2 It's easy to go astray when making important decisions without proper guidance.

C1 The detective warned the suspect not to let his story go astray during questioning.

C2 The author's writing style never goes astray, always captivating the reader.

Examples of go astray in a Sentence

formal It is important to follow the map closely so that you do not go astray.

informal Make sure you stick with the group so you don't go astray.

slang Don't wander off or you might go astray.

figurative If you don't stay focused on your goals, you may go astray in life.

Grammatical Forms of go astray

• past tense: went astray
• plural: go astray
• comparative: more astray
• superlative: most astray
• present tense: go astray
• future tense: will go astray
• perfect tense: have gone astray
• continuous tense: going astray
• singular: goes astray
• positive degree: astray
• infinitive: to go astray
• gerund: going astray
• participle: astray

Origin and Evolution of go astray

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The phrase 'go astray' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'estraier' meaning 'to wander off.'

Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase 'go astray' has retained its original meaning of wandering off course or making a mistake, but it is now commonly used in a figurative sense to indicate someone making a moral or ethical error.