Basic Details
Word: Labyrinth
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A complicated and confusing network of paths or passages in which it is difficult to find one's way.
Synonyms: Maze, tangle, web
Antonyms: Simplicity, clarity
Idioms and Phrases
- Labyrinth of the mind: Refers to complex thoughts or emotions that are hard to navigate. Example: "After thinking about the problem for hours, I felt lost in the labyrinth of the mind."
- Find your way through the labyrinth: To figure out how to handle a complicated situation. Example: "She had to find her way through the labyrinth of rules at the new school."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The ancient Greeks built a labyrinth to hide the Minotaur, making it nearly impossible to escape.
Example 2: The garden was designed as a beautiful labyrinth, with hedges that twisted and turned in every direction.
Example 3: After hours of exploring the labyrinth, we finally found the exit and were relieved to be outside.
Fun Fact
The word "labyrinth" comes from the ancient Greek word "labyrinthos," which was used to describe the intricate maze at Knossos, Crete, that was said to house the Minotaur.
Famous Quote
"Life is a labyrinth, and we must navigate it with courage and wisdom." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "labyrinth" mean?
a) A type of garden
b) A complicated network of paths
c) A kind of animal
d) A style of music
Answer: b) A complicated network of paths
2. Which of these is a synonym of "labyrinth"?
a) Straight path
b) Maze
c) Field
d) Hillside
Answer: b) Maze
3. Which sentence uses "labyrinth" correctly?
a) We went through a labyrinth to get to the park.
b) The labyrinth was full of interesting sculptures.
c) The story created a labyrinth of ideas that was hard to follow.
d) The labyrinth is my favourite type of sandwich.
Answer: c) The story created a labyrinth of ideas that was hard to follow.
4. Which idiom relates to the complexity of a "labyrinth"?
a) Clean as a whistle
b) Make a mountain out of a molehill
c) Labyrinth of the mind
d) A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
Answer: c) Labyrinth of the mind
5. What is the opposite of "labyrinth"?
a) Confusion
b) Clarity
c) Puzzle
d) Enigma
Answer: b) Clarity
