STRANGE - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Adjective
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
Example: a strange exaltation that was indefinable; a strange fantastical mind; what a strange sense of humor she has
Meaning 2
Part of speech: Adjective
not known before
Example: used many strange words; saw many strange faces in the crowd; don't let anyone unknown into the house
Synonyms
Unusual, Foreign, Strange, Unknown
Antonyms
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "strange" comes from Latin extrāneus. It started in Old French estrange. Then it appeared in Middle English straunge. Many other languages have similar words:.
- French: étrange
- Spanish: extraño
🔗 Related Words
extraneous – A related word in the same word family.
🧩 Fun Fact
Words that pass through many languages often accumulate layers of meaning from each culture.