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Definition strange in American English

strange adjective

adjective
/streɪndʒ/
1

unusual or unexpected, especially in a way that surprises or worries you

Example

By a strange coincidence, we were both at the same hotel in Chicago last week.

Example

It had been a very strange week.

Example

It seemed strange that she would leave so early.

Example

The strange thing is, I was the only one there.

Example

For some strange reason, I thought she lived in New York.

Synonyms and related words
strange funny weird
1.1

used about someone whose behavior is unusual

Example

Ian really is a strange guy.

Example

He had a strange expression on his face.

Synonyms and related words
strange funny weird
2

not familiar or known to you

Example

When you arrive in a new country, everything seems strange.

Example

a strange accent

Example

strange faces/people

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a strange place/house/country

Synonyms and related words
secret private personal
Example

She felt a strange tingling in the back of her neck.

Example

I always feel strange in a large group of people.

Synonyms and related words
uncomfortable tight unsettling
Definition strange in American English