Cool MateMystery
UK /["/ˈmɪstri/"]/US /["/ˈmɪstəri/"]/
Definition
something that is difficult to understand or to explain
In simple words: Something that is not known or is hard to understand.
Examples
- The novel was filled with suspense and every page turned revealed another mystery.
- There is a mystery surrounding the disappearance of the ancient artifact.
- For many, the origins of the universe remain a profound mystery.
- She loved solving the mystery of the missing cookies from the jar.
- The detective faced a real mystery when the clues seemed to lead nowhere.
Usage notes
Used to describe situations or stories that are puzzling or unexplained. Commonly used in literature and entertainment (e.g. mystery novels). Avoid in casual conversations when discussing simple topics.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'mystery' as 'mysteries' that are hidden like a 'missed story'.
Collocations
- big
- great
- little
- be
- present (somebody with)
- remain
- remain
- deepen
- unfold
- man
- woman
- caller
- mystery about
- mystery as to
- mystery to
- an air of mystery
- an aura of mystery
- something of a mystery
- big
- great
- little
- be
- present (somebody with)
- remain
- remain
- deepen
- unfold
- man
- woman
- caller
- mystery about
- mystery as to
- mystery to
- an air of mystery
- an aura of mystery
- something of a mystery
- big
- great
- little
- be
- present (somebody with)
- remain
- remain
- deepen
- unfold
- man
- woman
- caller
- mystery about
- mystery as to
- mystery to
- an air of mystery
- an aura of mystery
- something of a mystery
- big
- great
- little
- be
- present (somebody with)
- remain
- remain
- deepen
- unfold
- man
- woman
- caller
- mystery about
- mystery as to
- mystery to
- an air of mystery
- an aura of mystery
- something of a mystery
Synonyms
- enigma
- puzzle
- mystification
- riddle
- secret
Antonyms
- clarity
- certainty
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'history' because of similar sounds.
- Using 'mystery' as a verb instead of a noun.