strangely

Meanings

• adverb

  Used to describe something that is unusual or odd.

• adverb

  Used to describe a situation or experience that is surprising or unexpected.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈstɹeɪndʒli/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2100856"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with strangely
vagely , magnely , fragilely

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Variants

List of all variants of strangely that leads to same result
strange , strangely , stranger , strangest

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Etymology

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The word 'strangely' comes from the Old English word 'strang' meaning 'wild, fierce, or strong' and the suffix '-ly' which is used to form adverbs.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'strangely' contains the word 'strange' twice.

2. In the Harry Potter series, the character Dumbledore is described as having a 'strangely' shaped nose.

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Related Concepts

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1. abnormal: Related to abnormalities or deviations from the norm.

2. unusual: Related to things that are not typical or common.

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Culture

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In literature, 'strangely' has been used to describe surreal or fantastical scenes, such as in Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Raven'. In music, the term 'strange' or 'strangely' is often used to describe music that is unconventional or experimental.

How to Memorize "strangely"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a situation where something unusual or unexpected happens.
   - Imagine a scene where people are reacting strangely to a situation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'strangely' with the concept of surprise or unusualness.
   - Think of the word 'strangely' as meaning 'in a strange way'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym S-T-R-A-N-G-E-L-Y to remember the meaning of the word: Surprising, Temporary, Rare, Abnormal, Noteworthy, Grotesque, Extraordinary, Lively, Yielding.

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