Meaning & Definition of word "Maze"

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    Maze

    /meɪz/

    noun:

    • 1. A complex series of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost.
      • Example: The garden was designed as a maze, with tall hedges creating twists and turns.
    • 2. A confusing or intricate state of affairs.
      • Example: Her mind felt like a maze of thoughts after the unexpected news.
    • 3. A puzzle or game that involves finding a way through a network of paths.
      • Example: The children had fun solving the maze on the activity sheet.

    verb:

    • 1. To form a maze or maze-like structure.
      • Example: The artist chose to maze the garden paths to create a sense of mystery.

    Etymology

    Middle English 'mases', of uncertain origin, perhaps related to the concept of confusing or ensnaring.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    labyrinthine minds:

    referring to someone whose thoughts or plans are very complex and intricate.

    maze of rules:

    a complicated set of regulations or guidelines that is difficult to understand.

    get lost in a maze:

    to become confused or disoriented within a complicated situation.

    Related Words

    labyrinth:

    A complicated irregular network of passages or paths.

    tangle:

    A confused mass of something such as hair or string that is difficult to sort out.

    conundrum:

    A confusing and difficult problem or question.

    Slang Meanings of maze

    Meaning: A confusing or complicated situation.

    Example Sentence: That project turned into a total maze by the end of the week.

    Meaning: A flow of thoughts that is hard to follow.

    Example Sentence: After that meeting, my mind was a maze.