Maze

Pronunciation: /mez/

Definitions of maze

noun a complex and confusing network of passages or paths, typically designed as a puzzle

Example Sentences

A1 I got lost in the maze at the carnival.

A2 The children had fun exploring the maze in the garden.

B1 The maze was designed to challenge even the most experienced puzzle solvers.

B2 Navigating through the maze required a combination of logic and intuition.

C1 The intricate maze was a test of perseverance and problem-solving skills.

C2 The maze was so complex that even the experts had difficulty finding their way out.

Examples of maze in a Sentence

formal The hedge maze in the garden is a popular attraction for visitors.

informal Let's try to find our way out of this corn maze before it gets dark.

slang I feel like I'm stuck in a maze trying to navigate through this paperwork.

figurative Her mind was like a maze, full of twists and turns that were difficult to understand.

Grammatical Forms of maze

• past tense: mazed
• plural: mazes
• comparative: mazier
• superlative: maziest
• present tense: maze
• future tense: will maze
• perfect tense: have mazed
• continuous tense: is mazing
• singular: maze
• positive degree: maze
• infinitive: to maze
• gerund: mazing
• participle: mazed

Origin and Evolution of maze

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'maze' originated from the Middle English word 'masen' which means to confuse or bewilder.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'maze' evolved to specifically refer to a complex network of paths or passages designed to confuse or puzzle those navigating through it.