B2noun 1K

Puzzle

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈpʌzl/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈpʌzl/"]/

Meaning of Puzzle

a game, etc. that you have to think about carefully in order to answer it or do it

In simple words: A game or problem that requires thought to solve.

Puzzle in a sentence

• She spent hours trying to solve the complex jigsaw puzzle.
• The crossword puzzle in the newspaper was especially difficult today.
• The sudden disappearance of the artifact remains a puzzle for historians.
• His behavior is a puzzle to everyone who knows him well.
• The scientists encountered a puzzle when the experiment results were unexpected.
• Completing the puzzle required patience and careful attention to detail.

How to use Puzzle

This word can be used for both physical puzzles (like jigsaw puzzles) and mental challenges (like riddles). It's appropriate in casual conversation and writing.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'puzzled' face when you can't solve something, like putting pieces together.

Related words

Collocations with Puzzle

• crossword
• jigsaw
• logic
• complete
• do
• put together
• book
• game
• piece
• great
• perplexing
• scientific
• crack
• figure out
• piece together
• remain
• puzzle about
• puzzle of
• a piece of the puzzle
• the key to a puzzle
• a piece in the puzzle
• crossword
• jigsaw
• logic
• complete
• do
• put together
• book
• game
• piece

Synonyms for Puzzle

• mystery

Opposites of Puzzle

• solution
• answer

Common mistakes with Puzzle

• Confused with 'puzzling' which is the adjective form.
• Using 'puzzle' as a verb incorrectly; it's primarily a noun.
• Mispronouncing as 'pu-zal' instead of 'puh-zuhl'.

Frequently asked questions about Puzzle

What does Puzzle mean?

A game or problem that requires thought to solve.

What is the definition of Puzzle?

a game, etc. that you have to think about carefully in order to answer it or do it

How do you use Puzzle in a sentence?

She spent hours trying to solve the complex jigsaw puzzle.

Can you give another example of Puzzle?

The crossword puzzle in the newspaper was especially difficult today.

What are synonyms for Puzzle?

Common alternatives include mystery.

What is the opposite of Puzzle?

Opposite meanings include solution, answer.

What words go with Puzzle?

It commonly pairs with crossword, jigsaw, logic, complete, do, put together, book, game, piece, great, perplexing, scientific, crack, figure out, piece together, remain, puzzle about, puzzle of, a piece of the puzzle, the key to a puzzle, a piece in the puzzle, crossword, jigsaw, logic, complete, do, put together, book, game, piece.

What are common mistakes when using Puzzle?

Confused with 'puzzling' which is the adjective form. Using 'puzzle' as a verb incorrectly; it's primarily a noun. Mispronouncing as 'pu-zal' instead of 'puh-zuhl'.

How do you pronounce Puzzle?

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

When should I use Puzzle?

This word can be used for both physical puzzles (like jigsaw puzzles) and mental challenges (like riddles). It's appropriate in casual conversation and writing.

What CEFR level is Puzzle?

"Puzzle" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.