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UK//meɪz//US//meɪz//

Meaning of Mazes

A maze is a complex network of paths used as a puzzle to navigate.

In simple words: A maze is a complicated path or a puzzle.

Mazes in a sentence

  • The children loved playing in the maze at the amusement park.
  • She felt lost in the maze of paperwork on her desk.
  • The maze was designed to challenge even the smartest guests.
  • He found his way through the maze after many wrong turns.
  • Building a maze takes careful planning and creativity.

How to use Mazes

Use 'maze' when describing a physical structure or a figurative situation that is confusing. Avoid in formal academic writing unless relevant to a specific topic.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'maze' as a 'crazy', winding path.

Related words

Collocations with Mazes

  • navigate a maze
  • create a maze
  • complex maze
  • labyrinthine maze
  • get lost in a maze

Synonyms for Mazes

Opposites of Mazes

  • simplicity
  • straightforwardness

Common mistakes with Mazes

  • Confusing maze with 'labyrinth', which can imply a more elaborate structure.
  • Using maze as a verb; it is only a noun.
  • Mispronouncing maze as 'maez', correct is /meɪz/.

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Frequently asked questions about Mazes

What does Mazes mean?

A maze is a complicated path or a puzzle.

What is the definition of Mazes?

A maze is a complex network of paths used as a puzzle to navigate.

How do you use Mazes in a sentence?

The children loved playing in the maze at the amusement park.

Can you give another example of Mazes?

She felt lost in the maze of paperwork on her desk.

What are synonyms for Mazes?

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

What is the opposite of Mazes?

Opposite meanings include simplicity, straightforwardness.

What words go with Mazes?

It commonly pairs with navigate a maze, create a maze, complex maze, labyrinthine maze, get lost in a maze.

What are common mistakes when using Mazes?

Confusing maze with 'labyrinth', which can imply a more elaborate structure. Using maze as a verb; it is only a noun. Mispronouncing maze as 'maez', correct is /meɪz/.

How do you pronounce Mazes?

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

When should I use Mazes?

Use 'maze' when describing a physical structure or a figurative situation that is confusing. Avoid in formal academic writing unless relevant to a specific topic.