Away from the right or good, as in thought or behavior; straying to or into wrong or evil ways. [Middle English, from Old French estraie, past participle of estraier, to stray; see stray.] a·stray′ adj.

What does gone astray mean?

Wander off the right path or subject; also, wander into evil or error. For example, It was hard to follow the lecturer's gist, since he kept going astray, or The gang members led him astray, and he ended up in court.

How do you use go astray in a sentence?

Too many passes went astray as well. As soon as something goes astray the belief just drains from the players. Many sentences go astray and become hopelessly confused because the writer does not know clearly what he wants to say. The odd hoop went astray, as well.