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stray vs divagate

divagate vs stray

stray is a noun but divagate is not a noun.

stray is an adjective but divagate is not an adjective.

stray and divagate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
stray Yes Yes Yes No
divagate No No Yes No
As verbs, stray and divagate are synonyms defined as:
  • stray and divagate: lose clarity or turn aside especially from the main subject of attention or course of argument in writing, thinking, or speaking
Other synonyms of stray include digress, wander.
stray (noun) divagate (noun)
an animal that has strayed (especially a domestic animal)
stray (adjective) divagate (adjective)
(of an animal) having no home or having wandered away from home
not close together in time
stray (verb) divagate (verb)
lose clarity or turn aside especially from the main subject of attention or course of argument in writing, thinking, or speaking 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 stray and divagate

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