CEFR A2

strangers

noun

Meaning

People who are unknown to you or with whom you have no acquaintance.

Examples

She was too polite to ignore strangers asking for directions.
He felt uncomfortable being surrounded by strangers in the crowded elevator.

Synonyms: outsiders, unknowns, acquaintances, newcomers

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strangers (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈstreɪndʒərz/

Definition

People who are unknown to you or with whom you have no acquaintance.

Examples

She was too polite to ignore strangers asking for directions.
He felt uncomfortable being surrounded by strangers in the crowded elevator.
Never give personal information to strangers, even if they seem friendly.

How to Use strangers

stranger than (collocation): More unusual or surprising than. — "The story was stranger than fiction."
stranger to (prepositional phrase): Unfamiliar with or inexperienced in a particular situation or activity. — "He was no stranger to hard work."

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