Stray
Stray adjective - Lacking a definite plan, purpose, or pattern.
Usage example: stray sightings of UFO's, none of which have been rigorously analyzed by scientists
Set
Set adjective - Being in a state of fitness for some experience or action.
How words are described
| old | old stray | old set |
| common | common stray | common set |
| unique | unique stray | unique set |
| final | final stray | final set |
| Other adjectives: random. | ||
Common collocations
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