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Labyrinth
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Simple meaning
What does Labyrinth mean?
A labyrinth is a maze with many paths.
Dictionary definition
A complicated maze or confusing network of paths or passages.
Example sentences
Labyrinth in a sentence
easy
The garden labyrinth had paths that twisted in every direction.
medium
The story described a stone labyrinth under the old castle.
hard
Readers used the map to understand how the hero escaped the confusing labyrinth.
Synonyms
Words like Labyrinth
mazeA network of paths that can be hard to follow.
networkA connected system of paths or parts.
Antonyms
Opposite words
straight pathA path that is simple and direct.
open routeA route without confusing turns.
Word family
Labyrinth word family
Base word
labyrinth
noun
labyrinth
Base form.
noun
labyrinths
More than one maze or complex system.
adjective
labyrinthine
Complicated like a labyrinth.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does labyrinth mean?
A labyrinth is a maze or confusing network of paths.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to labyrinth?
A maze and a labyrinth both have confusing paths.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses labyrinth correctly?
This sentence shows labyrinth as a confusing set of paths.
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