strange

[US]/streɪn(d)ʒ/
[UK]/strendʒ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. unfamiliar; odd; inexperienced
adv. strangely; unfamiliarly, coldly

Phrases & Collocations

feel strange

strange to say

look strange

make strange

strange attractor

Example Sentences

It's strange how quickly the weather can change.

She had a strange feeling that someone was following her.

The strange noise coming from the attic scared the children.

It's strange to see him without his glasses on.

The old house had a strange aura about it.

He told a strange story about his encounter with a UFO.

The strange behavior of the cat puzzled the owner.

It's strange to me how some people enjoy horror movies.

The strange markings on the ancient artifact intrigued the archaeologists.

She had a strange dream that felt incredibly real.

Real-world Examples

Now we are strange creatures, and this is one of our strangest qualities.

Source: TED Talks (Video Version) Bilingual Selection

It seemed a little strange to him.

Source: Recite for the King Volume 2 (All 70 Lessons)

What might account for this strange phenomenon?

Source: Past exam papers of the English reading section for the postgraduate entrance examination (English I).

“A person markedly strange in appearance or behavior.”

Source: Science 60 Seconds - Scientific American January 2022 Collection

Its overt topic is admittedly rather strange, even tedious.

Source: History of Western Philosophy

I know. That's why it seemed so strange.

Source: Ozark.

" But, " he replied, " you seem so strange this evening" .

Source: Madame Bovary (Part Two)

The fox froze, wary eyes fixed upon this strange new phenomenon.

Source: 6. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

They didn't allow themselves to get overly idealistic about strangers.

Source: The school of life

His use of arcane terminology seemed profoundly strange and entirely characteristic.

Source: The Guardian (Article Version)

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