Cool MateStrange
UK /["/streɪndʒ/"]/US /["/streɪndʒ/"]/
Definition
unusual or surprising, especially in a way that is difficult to understand
In simple words: Unusual or odd; not normal.
Examples
- That was a strange noise coming from the basement.
- She had a strange feeling that something was not right.
- His behavior was very strange at the party last night.
- They visited a strange-looking building in the city.
- It's strange how quickly time flies when you're having fun.
- I met a strange man who claimed to have seen a UFO.
Usage notes
Use 'strange' to describe things that are not typical or expected. It can have a slightly negative connotation, depending on context, like feeling uncomfortable about something unfamiliar.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of 'strange' as sounds like 'range' – imagine a very odd range of unusual colors in a painting.
Collocations
- appear
- be
- feel
- extremely
- fairly
- very
- to
- strange and wonderful
- appear
- be
- feel
- extremely
- fairly
- very
- to
- strange and wonderful
Synonyms
- odd
- unusual
- peculiar
- weird
- abnormal
Antonyms
- normal
- usual
- common
Common mistakes
- Confusing 'strange' with 'stranger', which refers to a person unknown to you.
- Using 'strange' when 'unusual' is more suitable in formal contexts.
- Overusing 'strange' when describing common things.