stranger — a person whom one does not know or with whom one is not familiar
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person whom one does not know or with whom one is not familiar
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈstreɪndʒər/
Example Sentences
- My dog barks like crazy whenever a stranger comes near our house.
- Never accept candy from a stranger, no matter how sweet they seem.
- In the crowded subway, everyone acts like complete strangers, even if they're standing shoulder to shoulder.
stranger
NOUN[/ˈstreɪndʒər/]
a person whom one does not know or with whom one is not familiar
A stranger asks her for directions outside the subway station.
STRANGE(unfamiliar) + ER(person) — finding a completely STRANGE(unfamiliar) ER(person) in the family photo, she realized an unknown stranger was standing there.
Instantly sensing the hidden danger, the smart child aggressively ran away from the creepy stranger.
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📝Examples
“My dog barks like crazy whenever a stranger comes near our house.”
“Never accept candy from a stranger, no matter how sweet they seem.”
“In the crowded subway, everyone acts like complete strangers, even if they're standing shoulder to shoulder.”
“He felt like a stranger in his own hometown after being away for ten years.”
“The lost tourist asked a stranger for directions, only to find out the stranger was equally lost.”
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