Synonyms of stray

Antonyms of stray

Collocations of stray

stray dog
Frequency: 75 %

The kind-hearted man took in the stray dog and gave it a loving home.

stray animal
Frequency: 70 %

The shelter took in a stray animal found wandering the streets.

stray cat
Frequency: 60 %

She decided to adopt the stray cat that had been hanging around her porch.

stray thought
Frequency: 50 %

As she sat in silence, a stray thought crossed her mind.

stray bullet
Frequency: 40 %

The stray bullet narrowly missed hitting the innocent bystander.

Idiomatic Expressions for stray

  • Phrase: stray animal
    Meaning: an animal that is lost or has wandered away from its home or owner
    Usage: The shelter is full of stray animals looking for a home.