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(T. Chandrasekhar, Pune)

The first syllable ‘aw’ is like the ‘a’ in ‘china’, and the ‘y’ in the second syllable is like the ‘y’ in ‘my’ and ‘by’. The word is pronounced ‘erai’ with the stress on the second syllable. The word has several different meanings. When things go awry, they don’t go the way that you had intended them to. Nothing goes according to plan.

The plans went awry because the Chief Guest arrived two hours late.

When something is not in its normal or proper position, it is said to be awry. It is somewhat crooked.

Abhai looked as if he had been in a fight. His shirt was torn, and his tie was twisted awry.

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