Definition and meaning of English word "strange"
strange
/streɪndʒ/
Meaning
AdjectiveNot normal; odd, unusual, surprising, out of the ordinary, often with a negative connotation.
How to use
The adjective 'strange' can be used to describe something that is unusual or unexpected. A common learner mistake is to use 'strange' with a positive connotation, whereas it often carries a negative or neutral tone. For example, 'The food was strange, but I liked it' implies that the food was unusual, but not necessarily bad.
🇬🇧 English
strange
Example
This house is strange.
The strange noise woke me up.
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Common phrases
- strange to say— used to introduce a surprising or unexpected statement
- strange feeling— a feeling that is unusual or unexpected
- strange look— a look that is unusual or unexpected
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Frequency rank: #614 in English
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The English word "strange" means "strange" in English.
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