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• Adverb, das bedeutet „vom richtigen Weg oder Ziel abgekommen“, sowohl im wörtlichen Sinn (sich verirren) als auch im übertragenen Sinn (moralisch abweichen oder einen Fehler machen). Häufig in Wendungen wie „vom Weg abkommen“ oder „jemanden vom rechten Weg abbringen“.

An adverb meaning "away from the correct path or direction," either literally (as in losing one's way) or figuratively (as in moral deviation or error). It is often used in phrases like "go astray" or "lead someone astray."

1. Away from the correct pathB2formal

   Moving or leading away from the right path or direction, either physically or morally.

   Vom rechten Weg ab

   • The hikers went astray in the dense forest.
   • His bad influences led him astray from his studies.
   • The dog ran astray and got lost in the neighborhood.

   Synonymeadriftamissawrywrong

   Antonymearightcorrectlyrightly

2. Missing the intended targetB2formal

   Failing to reach the intended goal or target, often used for physical objects or plans.

   Verfehlen des Ziels

   • The arrow flew astray and missed the target completely.
   • His words went astray and offended many people.
   • The package went astray during shipping and never arrived.

   Synonymeamissawrywide of the mark