it is weird vs it is strange

Both 'it is weird' and 'it is strange' are correct phrases in English. They are interchangeable and can be used to express that something is unusual, odd, or not expected. The choice between them is a matter of personal preference or style.

Last updated: April 11, 2024 • 116 views

it is weird

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to describe something that is unusual, odd, or not expected.

This phrase is used to express that something is strange or out of the ordinary. It can be used in various contexts to convey a sense of peculiarity or unfamiliarity.

Examples:

I find his behavior really weird.
The situation was getting weirder by the minute.
It's weird how things turned out.
She has a weird sense of humor.
The movie had a weird ending.

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Alternatives:

it is strange
it is odd
it is unusual
it is peculiar
it is not normal

it is strange

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to describe something that is unusual, odd, or not expected.

This phrase is used to convey a sense of peculiarity or unfamiliarity. It can be used interchangeably with 'weird' to express that something is not normal or expected.

Examples:

The noise coming from the attic was really strange.
It's strange how things work out sometimes.
She gave me a strange look.
The whole situation felt strange to me.
His behavior was really strange.

Show examples from the web [+]

Sep 25, 2004 ... lookup override problem: it is strange in informatica ... outport to match with this alias column. ... message that invalid lookup override.

Alternatives:

it is weird
it is odd
it is unusual
it is peculiar
it is not normal

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