strange
Translation
unusual, unfamiliar, odd
Examples
I heard a strange noise outside.
I heard a strange noise outside.
It's strange to see him so quiet.
It's strange to see him so quiet.
He felt strange after the meal.
He felt strange after the meal.
Grammar Patterns
a strange ((noun)) unusual (noun) That's a strange-looking cat.
It is strange ((to-inf)) It is unusual to do (sth.) It's strange to be here alone.
to feel strange to feel unwell or different I feel a bit strange today.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unusual, odd, peculiar, weird; Antonyms: normal, ordinary, familiar
Etymology
From Old French 'estrange', from Latin 'extraneus' meaning 'foreign, external'.
Memory Tips
It's related to 'extra', as in something 'extra' or outside of what is normal.