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strange

[streɪndʒ]

strange Definition

  • 1unusual or surprising in a way that is unsettling or hard to understand
  • 2not 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

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Idioms Using strange

  • used to introduce a surprising or unexpected fact or statement

    Example

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

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

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