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wide vs astray

astray vs wide

wide is an adjective but astray is not an adjective.

wide and astray both are adverbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
wide No Yes No Yes
astray No No No Yes
As adverbs, wide and astray are synonyms defined as:
  • wide and astray: far from the intended target
wide (adjective) astray (adjective)
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
great in degree
having ample fabric
broad in scope or content
not on target
very large in expanse or scope
(used of eyes) fully open or extended
wide (adverb) astray (adverb)
to or over a great extent or range; far away from the right path or direction
with or by a broad space far from the intended target
far from the intended target
to the fullest extent possible
Difference between wide and astray

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