strange

adjective
UK: /streɪndʒ/
US: /streɪndʒ/

  1. Unusual or surprising in a way that is odd or difficult to understand.

    1. I had a strange dream last night, I don't understand it. [ ] [ ]
    2. It's strange that he hasn't called yet; he usually calls every day on weekends. [ ] [ ]

  2. Not known or familiar; foreign.

    1. It was a strange place for us, like another world. [ ] [ ]
    2. She found herself in a strange city, not knowing where to go for dinner. [ ] [ ]

  3. Feeling ill or uncomfortable.

    1. I feel a bit strange today, I think I'm getting a cold. [ ] [ ]
    2. He started acting strange after lunch, complaining about stomach problems. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

odd foreign bizarre unusual unfamiliar peculiar weird
strange adverb

  1. In a strange or unusual way.

    1. He was acting strangely yesterday, I asked if everything was okay. [ ] [ ]
    2. The dog was behaving strangely, barking at nothing and running around the house. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "strange" in English means: Unusual or surprising in a way that is odd or difficult to understand., Not known or familiar; foreign., Feeling ill or uncomfortable..

The phonetic transcription of "strange" is /streɪndʒ/ in British English and /streɪndʒ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "strange": odd, foreign, bizarre, unusual, unfamiliar, peculiar, weird.

Example usage of "strange": "I had a strange dream last night, I don't understand it.". More examples on the page.