Strange Streɪndʒ It’s Heard I Haven’t Childhood Impressions

• a strange thing happened this morning.
• she was looking at me in a very strange way.
• it’s strange (that) we haven’t heard from him.
• it's strange how childhood impressions linger.

strange

1. unusual or surprising, especially in a way that is difficult to understand
• A strange thing happened this morning.
• She was looking at me in a very strange way.
• It’s strange (that) we haven’t heard from him.
• It's strange how childhood impressions linger.
• That's strange—the front door's open.
• I'm looking forward to the exam, strange as it may seem.
• There was something strange about her eyes.
• Strange to say, I don't really enjoy television.
2. not familiar because you have not been there before or met the person before
• a strange city
• to wake up in a strange bed
• Never accept lifts from strange men.
• At first the place was strange to me.
3. to not feel comfortable in a situation; to have an unpleasant physical feeling
• She felt strange sitting at her father's desk.
• It was terribly hot and I started to feel strange.
4. used to say that things that actually happen are often more surprising than stories that are invented

Extra Examples

• He’s nice, but a little strange.
• His actions were regarded as very strange.
• Their accent was strange to her ears.
• I’m looking forward to the exam, strange as it may seem.
• It’s strange (that) we haven’t heard from him.
• It’s strange how childhood impressions linger.
• Never accept rides from strange men.
• She woke up in a strange bed in a strange room.
• Strange to say, I don’t really enjoy television.
• Suddenly I heard a strange noise.
• That’s strange—the front door’s open.

Word Origin

• Middle English: shortening of Old French estrange, from Latin extraneus ‘external, strange’.