Astray and Wrongly

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

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

Wrongly

Wrongly adverb - In a mistaken or inappropriate way.

Astray and wrongly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Astray" instead an adverb "Wrongly".

Nearby Words: wrong, wrongful, wronged, wrongfully
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