Basic Details
Word: Maze
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A complex network of paths or passages that is difficult to navigate through.
Synonyms: Labyrinth, puzzle
Antonyms: Straight path, clear route
Idioms and Phrases
- Get lost in the maze: To become confused or overwhelmed by a situation. Example: "She felt like she would get lost in the maze of instructions for the science project."
- Through the maze: To navigate or find a way through a difficult situation. Example: "He managed to find his way through the maze of rules and regulations to complete the application."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The children enjoyed exploring the maze in the park, trying to find their way to the middle.
Example 2: The architect designed a maze of corridors inside the new building, making it a bit tricky to find the exit.
Example 3: During Halloween, we visited a haunted maze that was filled with spooky surprises around every corner.
Fun Fact
Did you know that mazes have been created for thousands of years? One of the earliest known mazes was built by the ancient Greeks for the myth of the Minotaur!
Famous Quote
"Life is a maze and love is the key." Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "maze" mean?
a) A straight road
b) A complex network of paths
c) A simple puzzle
d) A type of animal
Answer: b) A complex network of paths
2. Which of these is a synonym of "maze"?
a) Map
b) Labyrinth
c) Pathway
d) Garden
Answer: b) Labyrinth
3. Which sentence uses "maze" correctly?
a) The maze was easy to solve.
b) The maze was full of simple paths.
c) I got lost in the maze during our visit to the fair.
d) The maze was just an open field.
Answer: c) I got lost in the maze during our visit to the fair.
4. Which idiom refers to feeling confused like in a maze?
a) Get lost in the maze
b) Play it by ear
c) A piece of cake
d) In the same boat
Answer: a) Get lost in the maze
5. What is the opposite of "maze"?
a) Rush hour
b) Clear route
c) Jigsaw puzzle
d) Shortcut
Answer: b) Clear route
