mystery

noun B1

Meaning

A mystery is something that is difficult to understand or explain.
💡 Don't confuse "mystery" with "mysterious," which describes something that is full of mystery.

Example Sentences

The mystery did not make the story more interesting .
The mystery of the missing keys is really confusing me .
The old house has a mystery that no one can explain .
What is the mystery behind the old abandoned house ?

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