Definitions
- Describing something that is unusual or unfamiliar. - Referring to something that is unexpected or surprising. - Talking about something that is not easily explained or understood.
- Describing something that is extremely unusual or unexpected. - Referring to something that is weird or outlandish. - Talking about something that is difficult to comprehend or explain.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is unusual or unexpected.
- 2Both words can be used to express surprise or confusion.
- 3Both words can be used to describe things that are difficult to understand or explain.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Bizarre is more extreme than strange and implies a higher level of weirdness or outlandishness.
- 2Connotation: Bizarre has a more negative connotation than strange, which can be neutral or even positive in some contexts.
- 3Frequency: Strange is a more common word than bizarre and can be used in a wider range of contexts.
- 4Usage: Strange can be used to describe both people and things, while bizarre is more commonly used to describe things.
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Remember this!
Strange and bizarre are synonyms that describe something that is unusual or unexpected. However, bizarre is more extreme and has a more negative connotation than strange. While strange is a more common word that can be used to describe both people and things, bizarre is more commonly used to describe things and has a French origin.
