B1noun 1K

Mess

🇬🇧 UK /["/mes/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/mes/"]/

Meaning of Mess

a dirty or untidy state

In simple words: A state of being dirty or untidy.

Mess in a sentence

• The kitchen was a complete mess after the party.
• He always leaves his room in such a mess that I can't stand it.
• Everyone was frustrated by the mess left by the construction workers.
• I tried to clean up the mess, but it just kept getting bigger.
• Life can be a bit of a mess sometimes, but we have to deal with it.

How to use Mess

Use when describing a disorganized space or situation. Avoid using in formal contexts, or when describing something that isn't messy.

Grammar pattern

mess + object

Memory hint

Think of 'mess' as 'a big hot mess', visualize a chaotic room.

Related words

Collocations with Mess

• absolute
• complete
• fine
• leave
• make
• clean up
• in a mess
• mess of
• make a mess of things
• absolute
• complete
• fine
• leave
• make
• clean up
• in a mess
• mess of
• make a mess of things
• absolute
• complete
• fine
• leave
• make
• clean up
• in a mess
• mess of
• make a mess of things
• absolute
• complete
• fine
• leave
• make
• clean up
• in a mess
• mess of
• make a mess of things

Synonyms for Mess

• chaos
• disorder
• confusion
• shambles
• jumble

Opposites of Mess

• order
• neatness
• organization

Common mistakes with Mess

• Confused with 'miss' — they have different meanings.
• Using 'mess' as a verb incorrectly.
• Not using 'mess' to describe food spills or chaos.

Frequently asked questions about Mess

What does Mess mean?

A state of being dirty or untidy.

What is the definition of Mess?

a dirty or untidy state

How do you use Mess in a sentence?

The kitchen was a complete mess after the party.

Can you give another example of Mess?

He always leaves his room in such a mess that I can't stand it.

What are synonyms for Mess?

Common alternatives include chaos, disorder, confusion, shambles, jumble.

What is the opposite of Mess?

Opposite meanings include order, neatness, organization.

What words go with Mess?

It commonly pairs with absolute, complete, fine, leave, make, clean up, in a mess, mess of, make a mess of things, absolute, complete, fine, leave, make, clean up, in a mess, mess of, make a mess of things, absolute, complete, fine, leave, make, clean up, in a mess, mess of, make a mess of things, absolute, complete, fine, leave, make, clean up, in a mess, mess of, make a mess of things.

What are common mistakes when using Mess?

Confused with 'miss' — they have different meanings. Using 'mess' as a verb incorrectly. Not using 'mess' to describe food spills or chaos.

How do you pronounce Mess?

US: /["/mes/"]/, UK: /["/mes/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Mess?

Use when describing a disorganized space or situation. Avoid using in formal contexts, or when describing something that isn't messy.

What CEFR level is Mess?

"Mess" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.