English · Adjectives
stranger
/ˈstreɪndʒər/
[/ˈstreɪndʒər/]
comparative of strange
Beginneradjective
Definition
Comparative form of the adjective 'strange'. Used to say something is more unusual than another.
Example
This sound is stranger than before.
This sound is stranger than before.
Etymology
From 'strange' plus '-r'; the base ends in 'e', so only '-r' is added.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in comparisons, often followed by 'than'. Note this is the adjective, not the noun 'stranger'.