Riddles Meaning in English
word · lemma: riddle
التعريف
Short questions or statements that describe something in a confusing way as a puzzle to be solved, often for fun.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
Mostly used in casual or playful contexts, especially with children. 'Riddles' are different from 'jokes' (which are meant to be funny) and 'puzzles' (which can be more complex). Often introduced as 'Let me tell you a riddle.' Singular: 'riddle.'
جمل نموذجية
Children love solving riddles together in class.
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My father used to tell me riddles before bed.
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There are many famous riddles in books and movies.
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Some riddles are so tricky that even adults can't figure them out.
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On long car rides, we pass the time by asking each other riddles.
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He's great at making up his own riddles and challenging his friends.
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