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roam vs stray

stray vs roam

roam is not a noun while stray is a noun.

roam is not an adjective while stray is an adjective.

roam and stray both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
roam No No Yes No
stray Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, roam and stray are synonyms defined as:
  • roam and stray: move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
Other synonyms of roam include cast, drift, ramble, range, roll, rove, swan, tramp, vagabond, wander.
roam (noun) stray (noun)
an animal that has strayed (especially a domestic animal)
roam (adjective) stray (adjective)
(of an animal) having no home or having wandered away from home
not close together in time
roam (verb) stray (verb)
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment lose clarity or turn aside especially from the main subject of attention or course of argument in writing, thinking, or speaking
wander from a direct course or at random
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
Difference between roam and stray

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