Puzzle

Pronunciation: /ˈpʌzəl/

Puzzle (noun)

  1. A game or problem that tests your thinking skills.
  2. A situation that is difficult to understand or explain.

Examples

  • The puzzle kept the children entertained for hours.
  • Solving a puzzle can improve your problem-solving skills.

Common collocations: solve a puzzle, jigsaw puzzle, crossword puzzle, solve a puzzle, present a puzzle

Puzzle (verb)

  1. To make someone feel confused or unable to understand.

Examples

  • The complex instructions puzzled the students.
  • Her behavior puzzled everyone at the meeting.

Synonyms of Puzzle

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Puzzle

  • A puzzle is a problem; a solution resolves it.