Pronunciation

/puːz(ə)l/

Definitions

• Noun: A game, especially a word or number game, where participants try to form words by rearranging letters or placing them in a grid. For example: “The children were playing a puzzle together.”
• Verb: The act of solving a puzzle, typically a problem or a智力 game. For example: “She spent hours working on the crossword puzzle.”

Phrases

• “Solve a puzzle” means to figure out the solution to a challenging task or game.
• “Jigsaw puzzle” refers to a type of puzzle where pieces fit together like a jigsaw.
• “Brain teaser” or “puzzle” can be used interchangeably to describe a mentally stimulating problem.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The kids enjoyed putting together the wooden puzzle piece by piece.”
• Verb: “After a long day at work, he liked to unwind by tackling a logic puzzle.”
• Adjective: “The complex puzzle required patience and lateral thinking.”

Synonyms

• Enigma
• Riddle
• Conundrum
• Challenge
• Brain bender
• Cryptic clue
• Puzzlement

Antonyms

• Solvable
• Transparent
• Clear
• Easy
• Uncomplicated