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- [streynj]
- /streɪndʒ/
- /ˈstreɪndʒli/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [streynj]
- /streɪndʒ/
Definitions of strangely word
- adjective strangely unusual, extraordinary, or curious; odd; queer: a strange remark to make. 1
- adjective strangely estranged, alienated, etc., as a result of being out of one's natural environment: I felt strange as I walked through the crowded marketplace. 1
- adjective strangely situated, belonging, or coming from outside of one's own locality; foreign: to move to a strange place; strange religions. 1
- adjective strangely outside of one's previous experience; hitherto unknown; unfamiliar: strange faces; strange customs. 1
- adjective strangely unaccustomed to or inexperienced in; unacquainted (usually followed by to): I'm strange to this part of the job. 1
- adjective strangely distant or reserved; shy. 1
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Origin of strangely
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English < Old French estrange < Latin extrāneus; see extraneous
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Parts of speech for Strangely
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strangely popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for strangely
adv strangely
- abnormally — not normal, average, typical, or usual; deviating from a standard: abnormal powers of concentration; an abnormal amount of snow; abnormal behavior.
- astonishingly — causing astonishment or surprise; amazing: an astonishing victory; an astonishing remark.
- bizarrely — markedly unusual in appearance, style, or general character and often involving incongruous or unexpected elements; outrageously or whimsically strange; odd: bizarre clothing; bizarre behavior. Synonyms: weird, freakish, grotesque; fantastic; unusual, strange, odd.
- conspicuously — easily seen or noticed; readily visible or observable: a conspicuous error.
- curiously — eager to learn or know; inquisitive.
adverb strangely
- atypically — not typical; not conforming to the type; irregular; abnormal: atypical behavior; a flower atypical of the species.
- eerily — uncanny, so as to inspire superstitious fear; weird: an eerie midnight howl.
- especially — Used to single out one person, thing, or situation over all others.
- extraordinarily — In an extraordinary manner.
- funnily — providing fun; causing amusement or laughter; amusing; comical: a funny remark; a funny person.
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