Definition Synonyms
Definition of stranger - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
unknown personperson not known personally
- She felt uneasy around the stranger.
2.
peoplenewcomer to a place
- As a stranger, he needed directions.
3.
legal outsiderperson not involved in a transaction
- The stranger had no rights to the property.
Expressions with stranger
💡 Discover popular phrases, idioms, collocations, or phrasal verbs. Click any expression to learn more, listen to its pronunciation, or save it to your favorites.
stay in touch or visit often
Feel free to drop by anytime, and don't be a stranger.
person familiar with something or someone
She is no stranger to public speaking.
familiar with something due to experience
She is no stranger to hard work and long hours.
general caution towards unfamiliar individuals
The community meeting focused on stranger danger awareness.
so unusual it is hard to believe
The coincidence was stranger than fiction.
even more surprising things are possible
He might win the lottery—stranger things could happen!
unexpected events can occur
Don't worry, stranger things have been known to happen.
more surprising events have occurred
I doubt it, but stranger things have happened.
person recognized but not personally known, often from shared spaces
I see that familiar stranger on the bus every morning.
someone completely unknown to another person
She felt uneasy talking to a perfect stranger about her plans..
someone completely unknown
She felt nervous talking to a total stranger.
even more surprising events have occurred before
He might win, but stranger things happen.
person who is almost completely unknown to someone
After years apart, he was a virtual stranger to me.
unknown person met or seen at night
I saw a stranger in the night outside my window.
be familiar with due to past experience
She is no stranger to hard work.
sometimes actual events are stranger than imagined ones
Truth is stranger than fiction in many surprising stories..
offense where the victim and perpetrator have no prior relationship
Stranger crimes are often harder to solve due to lack of connections.
Origin of stranger
Latin, extraneus (foreign) + -er (suffix)
Terms with stranger included in their meaning
💡 A powerful way to uncover related words, idioms, and expressions linked by the same idea — and explore meaning beyond exact word matches.
Examples of stranger in a sentence
The child was taught not to talk to strangers. The stranger asked about the nearest inn. A stranger in town, she felt out of place. As a stranger, she couldn't access the confidential files. The stranger was not allowed to sign the contract.
View all translations of stranger
Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.
- French:inconnu, nouveau venu, ...
- German:Fremder, Neuling, ...
- Italian:sconosciuto, straniero, ...
- Spanish:desconocido, forastero, ...
- Portuguese:estranho, recém-chegado, ...
- Chinese:陌生人, 新来者, ...
- Japanese:見知らぬ人, よそ者, ...
- Arabic:غَرِيب, وافِد, ...
- Hebrew:זָר, זָר לְעִסְקָה, ...
- Russian:незнакомец, новичок, ...
- Ukrainian:незнайомець, новачок, ...
- Hindi:अजनबी, नया आगंतुक, ...
Definition of strange - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
normalitynot normal or usual
- The strange noise woke me up.
2.
noveltyunfamiliar or not known before
- She felt strange in the new city.
3.
unsettlingRare causing feelings of nervousness or fearRare
- There was a strange atmosphere in the room.
Expressions with strange
💡 Discover popular phrases, idioms, collocations, or phrasal verbs. Click any expression to learn more, listen to its pronunciation, or save it to your favorites.
unusual or eccentric person
He's a strange bird, always talking to himself.
unusual combination or political alliance
The coalition government was formed by strange bedfellows.
used to say unusual things have been happening
There have been strange goings-on in the empty house.
used to introduce surprising information
Strange as it may seem, he enjoys eating lemons.
introduces a surprising or unexpected statement
Strange as it may sound, he enjoys eating lemons.
introduces a surprising or unexpected statement
Strange as it might seem, he enjoys eating lemons whole.
unusual or unexpected in appearance or nature
The strange as this may seem idea surprised everyone.
expresses mild amusement at an unusual boast
He bragged about his stamp collection. Strange flex but OK.
extreme need leads to unusual partnerships
During the crisis, desperation makes strange allies of former rivals.
extreme situations lead to unusual alliances
In politics, desperation makes strange bedfellows.
cause unusual partnerships or alliances to form
Politics can make strange bedfellows during elections.
political situations create unusual alliances
In the campaign, politics makes strange bedfellows as rivals become partners.
expresses surprise at an unusual boast
He bragged about his stamp collection. Strange flex but okay.
in a way that is hard to explain or understand
For some strange reason, the lights turned off by themselves.
having an unusual or odd appearance
That is a strange-looking animal.
unusual yet factual or accurate
The story of the talking dog is strange but true.
despite appearing unusual, it is true or real
Strange though it may seem, he enjoys eating lemons whole.
introduces surprising or unexpected information
As strange as it may seem, he enjoys eating lemons.
individuals cooperate despite differing opinions or backgrounds
The campaign showed how politicians make strange bedfellows.
introducing a surprising or unexpected statement
As strange as it may sound, he enjoys eating lemons.
engage in an extramarital affair with someone
He was caught dipping his pen in a strange inkwell.
pattern in chaos that looks random but follows hidden rules
A strange attractor appears in the double pendulum's motion.
quark with a charge of -1/3 and specific mass
The strange quark contributes to the mass of the kaon.
in a way that seems unusual or unexpected
Strange to say, he won the lottery twice.
Origin of strange
Old French, estrange (foreign)
Examples of strange in a sentence
The strange design caught her attention. The strange noise kept everyone awake at night. He had a strange feeling about the abandoned house. The strange noise kept everyone on edge. He felt a strange sensation walking through the old house.
View all translations of strange
Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.
- French:étrange, inconnu, ...
- German:seltsam, fremd, ...
- Italian:strano, sconosciuto, ...
- Spanish:extraño, desconocido, ...
- Portuguese:estranho, desconhecido, ...
- Chinese:奇怪的, 陌生, ...
- Japanese:奇妙な, 不慣れな, ...
- Arabic:غَرِيب, غير مألوف, ...
- Hebrew:מוּזָר, זָר, ...
- Russian:странный, незнакомый, ...
- Ukrainian:дивний, незнайомий, ...
- Hindi:अजीब, अपरिचित, ...
icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with happening or hunch.
icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.
icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the