CEFR B1

riddle

noun

Meaning

A question or statement phrased in a puzzling way that requires cleverness to solve or answer.

Examples

I love to tell my friends riddles to see if they can figure them out.
The ancient scroll contained a riddle that no one had been able to decipher for centuries.

Synonyms: puzzle, enigma, conundrum

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riddle (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈrɪdl/

Definition

A question or statement phrased in a puzzling way that requires cleverness to solve or answer.

Examples

I love to tell my friends riddles to see if they can figure them out.
The ancient scroll contained a riddle that no one had been able to decipher for centuries.
This math problem is a real riddle; I've been staring at it for an hour.

How to Use riddle

riddle about (prepositional phrase): A puzzle concerning a specific topic. — "She told a riddle about a clock."
riddle me this (idiom): A phrase used to introduce a riddle. — "Riddle me this: what has an eye but cannot see?"

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