🇬🇧 Abnormal meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

Abnormal is an adjective used to describe something that deviates from what is normal, typical, or expected. It can refer to behaviors, conditions, or occurrences that are unusual or out of the ordinary. Abnormal can sometimes imply that something is wrong or problematic, but it can also simply mean different or unique.

Seeing a cow in a field is normal. Seeing a cow at a drive-thru ordering a burger is very abnormal.

I knew something was abnormal when my grandma beat me in a video game and did a victory dance.

It was abnormal when my dog refused a treat and said, “No thanks, I’m on a diet.”

I thought it was abnormal when my grandma texted me, “LOL, yo, what’s up?”

It was abnormal when my math teacher said, “Forget the test, let’s just eat cake.”

A child sees a bird with an abnormal wing. The bird's abnormal flying makes the child cry. A dog with an abnormal bark runs to help. The neighbor calls the vet for the abnormal bird. The vet smiles, takes the bird home, fixes the abnormal wing, and the child laughs and claps.

This word is at the B1 level, which means it’s important for understanding and discussing familiar topics like work, school, or leisure. Words at this level help you express your thoughts, opinions, and experiences with more detail.

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