Astray and Right

Opposite meaning words

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

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Right is an antonym for astray in off the path or right direction topic.

Right adverb - As stated or indicated without the slightest difference.

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Astray is an antonym for right.

Nearby Words: righteous, rightful, righted, rightly, righting

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