strange

I UK [streɪndʒ] / US adjective
Word forms "strange":
adjective strange comparative stranger superlative strangest
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Metaphor:

A person who behaves in a strange or unusual way is like someone who comes from a different place or is in a different world. He seemed completely out of place in that company. ♦ Everyone was growing tired of her outlandish behaviour. ♦ The university environment was rather alien to me. ♦ There was something otherworldly about her. ♦ He seems to live in a world of his own. ♦ Honestly, I sometimes wonder if you and I are on the same planet! ♦ Hello, Earth to Trisha, have you been listening to anything I said?

1)

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

By a strange coincidence, we were both staying at the same hotel.

it is/seems strange that:

It seemed strange that she would leave so early.

the strange thing is:

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

for some strange reason:

For some strange reason, she didn't even say "hello".

b) used about someone whose behaviour is unusual

Ian really is a bit of a strange bloke.

He had a strange and frightening expression.

2) not familiar or known to you

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

a strange accent

3) making you feel uncomfortable, embarrassed, or ill

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

I always feel strange in a large group of people.

Derived word:
strangeness
noun uncountable
II UK [streɪndʒ] / US adverb
Word forms "strange":
comparative stranger superlative strangest

in an unusual way

He was acting strange, don't you think?