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Meaning of strange
The primary meaning of the word "strange" is something that is unusual or unexpected.
Etymology of strange
The word "strange" has its roots in Old French "estrange", meaning "foreign" or "unusual", which is derived from Latin "extraneus", meaning "foreign" or "external".
Historically, the word has been used to describe things that are outside the norm or not familiar to the speaker or observer.
Synonyms
unusual
odd
peculiar
bizarre
weird
queer
eccentric
abnormal
atypical
anomalous
irregular
unconventional
unorthodox
unexpected
surprising
astonishing
mystifying
perplexing
baffling
incomprehensible
inexplicable
enigmatic
cryptic
ambiguous
unclear
obscure
unfamiliar
uncommon
rare
outlandish
freakish
grotesque
unnatural
Definitions
- Oxford Languages defines "strange" as unusual or surprising, or not normal or expected.
- * It can also refer to something that is not familiar or known.
Usage Examples
- The stranger's behavior was strange and made everyone feel uncomfortable.
- * It's strange that I've never seen that movie before, given how popular it is.
- * The strange noise in the attic was later found to be a wild animal.
Antonyms
normal
ordinary
usual
familiar
common
typical
expected
predictable
conventional
traditional
routine
customary
regular
standard
natural
logical
reasonable
sensible
ordinary
mundane
everyday
unremarkable
unexceptional