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stray vs tramp

tramp vs stray

stray and tramp both are nouns.

stray is an adjective but tramp is not an adjective.

stray and tramp both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
stray Yes Yes Yes No
tramp Yes No Yes No
As verbs, stray and tramp are synonyms defined as:
  • stray and tramp: move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
Other synonyms of stray include cast, drift, ramble, range, roam, roll, rove, swan, vagabond, wander.
stray (noun) tramp (noun)
an animal that has strayed (especially a domestic animal) a long walk usually for exercise or pleasure
a commercial steamer for hire; one having no regular schedule
a heavy footfall
a vagrant
a person who engages freely in promiscuous sex
a foot traveler; someone who goes on an extended walk (for pleasure)
stray (adjective) tramp (adjective)
(of an animal) having no home or having wandered away from home
not close together in time
stray (verb) tramp (verb)
lose clarity or turn aside especially from the main subject of attention or course of argument in writing, thinking, or speaking travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition
wander from a direct course or at random walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
cross on foot
Difference between stray and tramp

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