Puzzle
Pronunciation: /ˈpʌzəl/
Puzzle (noun)
- A game or problem that tests your thinking skills.
- 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)
- To make someone feel confused or unable to understand.
Examples
- The complex instructions puzzled the students.
- Her behavior puzzled everyone at the meeting.