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strange

/streindʤ/
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Explanation of the Word "Strange"

Definition:
The word "strange" is an adjective that describes something that is unusual, unfamiliar, or different from what you normally expect. When something is strange, it can feel odd, weird, or out of the ordinary.

Usage Instructions:
  • Basic Use: You can use "strange" to describe things, people, situations, or feelings that seem odd or different.
  • Common Structures: You can use it in sentences like "It was a strange sight" or "He has a strange way of speaking."
Examples:
  1. "I saw many strange faces in the crowd." (Here, "strange" describes the unfamiliar faces.)
  2. "She has a strange sense of humor." (In this case, it describes her unique and possibly odd way of finding things funny.)
Advanced Usage:

In more advanced English, "strange" can be used in more complex sentences and phrases: - "The strange behavior of the animal surprised the scientists." - "There was a strange feeling in the air before the storm."

Word Variants:
  • Strangeness (noun): The quality of being strange. Example: "The strangeness of the situation left everyone confused."
  • Strangely (adverb): In a strange manner. Example: "She spoke strangely, as if she were not herself."
Different Meanings:
  1. Cultural Context: "Strange" can refer to something foreign or from another culture, like "a strange custom from another country."
  2. Personal Context: It can describe feelings of discomfort or unease, such as "I felt strange after hearing the news."
Synonyms:
  • Unusual
  • Odd
  • Weird
  • Unfamiliar
  • Alien
  • Bizarre
Idioms:
  • Strange bedfellows: This means that two people or groups that are very different can sometimes work together, often in unexpected ways. Example: "In politics, strange bedfellows often occur."
Phrasal Verbs:

While "strange" itself doesn't have phrasal verbs, you might encounter phrases like "strange to tell," which means it's odd or surprising to say something.

Conclusion:

Remember, "strange" is a versatile word that can help you describe anything that feels different, unexpected, or unusual in your life or surroundings.

Adjective
  1. relating to or originating in or characteristic of another place or part of the world
    • foreign nations
    • a foreign accent
    • on business in a foreign city
  2. not known before
    • used many strange words
    • saw many strange faces in the crowd
    • don't let anyone unknown into the house
  3. being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
    • a strange exaltation that was indefinable
    • a strange fantastical mind
    • what a strange sense of humor she has

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