Simple meaning
What does Mystery mean?
Mystery means something unknown and puzzling.
Dictionary definition
Something unknown or hard to explain, often creating curiosity.
Example sentences
Mystery in a sentence
easy
The missing key became a mystery.
medium
We read a mystery about a hidden map.
hard
A strong mystery keeps readers asking questions.
Synonyms
Words like Mystery
Antonyms
Opposite words
explanationUse when a mystery is clearly solved.
certaintyUse when facts are fully known.
Word family
Mystery word family
Base word
mystery
adjective
mysterious
Hard to explain or understand.
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Practice 1
What is a mystery?
A mystery invites questions because key facts are not known yet.
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