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strange

adjective

Meaning

Unusual or surprising; different from what is normal or expected.

Examples

It was strange to see him so quiet after he usually talked so much.
The weather has been very strange lately, with warm days followed by cold nights.

Synonyms: odd, unusual, peculiar, bizarre

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strange (A2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /streɪndʒ/

Definition

Unusual or surprising; different from what is normal or expected.

Examples

It was strange to see him so quiet after he usually talked so much.
The weather has been very strange lately, with warm days followed by cold nights.

How to Use strange

strange to say (idiom): Used to introduce a surprising or unexpected fact. — "It's strange to say, but I actually enjoyed the difficult exam."
strange feeling (collocation): An unusual sensation or intuition. — "She had a strange feeling that something bad was about to happen."
strange place (collocation): A location that is unfamiliar or unusual. — "He found himself in a strange place after taking a wrong turn."

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