Strange
Example: The situation feels strange and unexpected today
Definition
"Strange" describes something unusual or unfamiliar, often causing curiosity or discomfort. It refers to situations, behaviors, or objects that do not fit normal expectations, like in the phrase 'The situation feels strange and unexpected today,' where it highlights an odd or surprising quality.
Etymology
The word "strange" comes from the Old French 'estrange,' which means foreign or unusual, derived from the Latin 'extraneus,' meaning outside or external. Did you know? The sense of 'strange' evolved to describe not only foreignness but also anything odd or unfamiliar to our experience.
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"Strange" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 116 commonly used words.
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