strange to

Frequency: 7.012.5 per million words

Used to indicate for whom something is strange or unfamiliar, e.g., 'strange to me'.

strangestrange + PREPOSITION

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Examples (10)

  • Their accent was strange to her ears.
  • It felt strange to him to be back in his hometown after so long.
  • The local customs might seem strange to visitors.
  • Her sudden silence was strange to everyone who knew her.
  • This new operating system is quite strange to me.
  • The taste of the exotic fruit was strange to his palate.
  • It wouldn't be strange to them if he decided to quit his job.
  • The idea of working from home was initially strange to many employees.
  • His refusal to cooperate was strange to the police investigating the case.
  • The quietness of the city at dawn was strange to the traveler from a bustling metropolis.