Astray and Mistakenly

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

Mistakenly and astray are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Mistakenly" instead an adverb "Astray".

Mistakenly

Mistakenly adverb - In a mistaken or inappropriate way.

Astray and mistakenly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Astray" instead an adverb "Mistakenly".

Nearby Words: mistake, mistaken
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