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Meaning of Maze

A complex network of paths or passages that makes it difficult to find one's way.

In simple words: A complicated path or space that is difficult to get through.

Maze in a sentence

  • The garden featured a beautiful maze made of high hedges.
  • She felt trapped in a maze of her own thoughts.
  • Navigating the maze was much harder than it looked.
  • The video game included a challenging maze that players had to solve.
  • They constructed a maze for the festival, which everyone enjoyed.
  • His emotions were like a maze, confusing and overwhelming.

How to use Maze

Used to describe physical labyrinths or metaphorical situations. Typically more appropriate in literary or artistic contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Sounds like 'maze' - imagine being lost in a complex network of hedges.

Related words

Collocations with Maze

  • navigate a maze
  • create a maze
  • solve a maze

Synonyms for Maze

Opposites of Maze

  • simplicity
  • straightforwardness

Common mistakes with Maze

  • Confused with 'maze' as in a confusion of thoughts.
  • Using 'mazes' incorrectly in singular contexts.
  • Mispronouncing the word, especially in fast speech.

Compare Maze with Complex, Puzzle, Network

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Frequently asked questions about Maze

What does Maze mean?

A complicated path or space that is difficult to get through.

What is the definition of Maze?

A complex network of paths or passages that makes it difficult to find one's way.

How do you use Maze in a sentence?

The garden featured a beautiful maze made of high hedges.

Can you give another example of Maze?

She felt trapped in a maze of her own thoughts.

What are synonyms for Maze?

Common alternatives include labyrinth, complex, tangle, puzzle, network.

What is the opposite of Maze?

Opposite meanings include simplicity, straightforwardness.

What words go with Maze?

It commonly pairs with navigate a maze, create a maze, solve a maze.

What are common mistakes when using Maze?

Confused with 'maze' as in a confusion of thoughts. Using 'mazes' incorrectly in singular contexts. Mispronouncing the word, especially in fast speech.

How do you pronounce Maze?

US: //meɪz//, UK: //meɪz//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Maze?

Used to describe physical labyrinths or metaphorical situations. Typically more appropriate in literary or artistic contexts.