strange

[streɪndʒ]

strange Definition

• 1. unusual or surprising in a way that is unsettling or hard to understand
• 2. not previously visited, seen, or encountered; unfamiliar or alien

Using strange: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "strange" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  It was strange that he didn't show up for the meeting.

• Example

  The strange noise coming from the basement made her nervous.

• Example

  I had a strange feeling that something bad was going to happen.

• Example

  The strange man at the door made her uneasy.

strange Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for strange

• odd
• peculiar
• weird
• bizarre
• unusual

Antonyms for strange

• familiar
• ordinary
• commonplace

Idioms Using strange

• strange as it may seem

  used to introduce a surprising or unexpected fact or statement

  Example

  Strange as it may seem, I actually enjoy doing laundry.

• look at someone as if they have two heads

  to look at someone as if they are strange or crazy

  Example

  When I told my boss I wanted to quit my job and travel the world, she looked at me as if I had two heads.

• make strange bedfellows

  to form an unlikely alliance or association between people or groups with different interests or beliefs

  Example

  The political rivals made strange bedfellows in their efforts to pass the new legislation.

Phrases with strange

• stranger danger

  a warning given to children to be cautious when approached by strangers

  Example

  Parents should teach their children about stranger danger.

• strange bedfellows

  an unlikely alliance or association between people or groups with different interests or beliefs

  Example

  The environmentalists and the oil companies make strange bedfellows in their support of the new legislation.

• strange fruit

  a metaphorical term for lynching victims, particularly in the southern United States

  Example

  The song 'Strange Fruit' by Billie Holiday is a powerful protest against racism and violence.

Origins of strange

from Old French 'estrangier', meaning 'foreign'

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Summary: strange in Brief

The term 'strange' [streɪndʒ] refers to something unusual or surprising that is unsettling or hard to understand. It can also mean something that is unfamiliar or alien. Examples of usage include 'The strange noise coming from the basement made her nervous.' and 'The strange man at the door made her uneasy.' Phrases like 'stranger danger' and idioms like 'look at someone as if they have two heads' further illustrate the concept of strangeness.