Riddle ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Riddle ( noun )

A question or statement intentionally phrased so as to require ingenuity in ascertaining its answer or meaning.

Origin:

Old english rǣdan "explain, interpret", of germanic origin; related to dutch raden and german raten.

Examples:

1. The Sphinx's riddle was famous in ancient Egypt.
2. The riddle was so difficult that no one could solve it.
3. The children loved to make and solve riddles.
4. The teacher used riddles to help students learn new vocabulary.
5. The riddle at the end of the book was a clever way to wrap up the story.

(As a verb)

Riddle ( verb )

A question or statement intentionally phrased so as to require ingenuity in ascertaining its answer or meaning.

Origin:

Old english rǣdan "explain, interpret", of germanic origin; related to dutch raden and german raten.

Examples:

1. The Sphinx's riddle was famous in ancient Egypt.
2. The riddle was so difficult that no one could solve it.
3. The children loved to make and solve riddles.
4. The teacher used riddles to help students learn new vocabulary.
5. The riddle at the end of the book was a clever way to wrap up the story.