Astray
Astray adverb - Off the desired or intended path or course.
Usage example: I think we were led astray by the unfortunate similarity of the two names
Improperly and astray are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Improperly" instead an adverb "Astray".
Improperly
Improperly adverb - In a mistaken or inappropriate way.
Astray and improperly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Astray" instead an adverb "Improperly".
Nearby Word: improper
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Improperly and Astray. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/astray/improperly
Astray & Improperly. N.p., 2016. Web. 16 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/astray/improperly>.
Improperly or Astray. 2016. Accessed August 16, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/astray/improperly.
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