How Do You Spell STRAYING?

Pronunciation: [stɹˈe͡ɪɪŋ] (IPA)

The word "straying" is spelled with the letter combination "ay," which phonetically represents the long "a" sound /eɪ/. The letter "s" before the vowel combination indicates that it is an unvoiced consonant sound /s/. The word also ends with the suffix "-ing," which means that it is a present participle form of the verb "stray." The phonetic transcription for "straying" is /ˈstreɪɪŋ/. Spelling and understanding the phonetics of words can help improve communication and comprehension of the English language.

STRAYING Meaning and Definition

  1. Straying is a verb that refers to the act of wandering, deviating, or going off course from a designated path or intended direction. It typically signifies a departure from a prescribed route or established norms, both literally and metaphorically.

    In a literal sense, straying can describe the act of getting lost or veering away from a specific track or trail while navigating physical spaces. For example, hikers may find themselves straying from a marked path if they lose sight of the trail markers or become disoriented in unfamiliar terrain. Likewise, a driver can inadvertently stray from a familiar route if they take a wrong turn or miss a navigation instruction.

    Metaphorically, straying is often used to describe a deviation from expected behavior or moral guidelines. It suggests a departure from socially accepted norms, principles, or commitments. For instance, in a relationship context, straying typically refers to the act of someone being unfaithful or engaging in infidelity by pursuing romantic or sexual interactions outside of their committed partnership.

    Overall, straying encompasses both literal and metaphorical notions of wandering off course or veering away from some form of strict or expected path, whether it be physical, social, moral, or emotional.

  2. Act of going astray.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of STRAYING

The word "straying" is derived from the verb "stray", which originated from the Old English word "strædan" or "strēdan". This Old English term meant "to wander from a direct course or path" and is closely related to the Old Norse word "streða", meaning "to wander" or "to stroll". Over time, the word evolved to its present form, "stray", and acquired the additional suffix "-ing" to form the gerund "straying" as a noun denoting the act of wandering or deviating from the intended path or purpose.

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Plural form of STRAYING is STRAYINGS

Conjugate verb Straying

CONDITIONAL

I would stray
we would stray
you would stray
he/she/it would stray
they would stray

FUTURE

I will stray
we will stray
you will stray
he/she/it will stray
they will stray

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have strayed
we will have strayed
you will have strayed
he/she/it will have strayed
they will have strayed

PAST

I strayed
we strayed
you strayed
he/she/it strayed
they strayed

PAST PERFECT

I had strayed
we had strayed
you had strayed
he/she/it had strayed
they had strayed

PRESENT

I stray
we stray
you stray
he/she/it strays
they stray

PRESENT PERFECT

I have strayed
we have strayed
you have strayed
he/she/it has strayed
they have strayed
I am straying
we are straying
you are straying
he/she/it is straying
they are straying
I was straying
we were straying
you were straying
he/she/it was straying
they were straying
I will be straying
we will be straying
you will be straying
he/she/it will be straying
they will be straying
I have been straying
we have been straying
you have been straying
he/she/it has been straying
they have been straying
I had been straying
we had been straying
you had been straying
he/she/it had been straying
they had been straying
I will have been straying
we will have been straying
you will have been straying
he/she/it will have been straying
they will have been straying
I would have strayed
we would have strayed
you would have strayed
he/she/it would have strayed
they would have strayed
I would be straying
we would be straying
you would be straying
he/she/it would be straying
they would be straying
I would have been straying
we would have been straying
you would have been straying
he/she/it would have been straying
they would have been straying

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