maze Meaning & Definition
What Does Maze Mean?
Maze is a noun that means a confusing intricate network of passages. It can also mean something confusingly elaborate or complicated. As a verb, it means stupefy, daze.
Maze at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈmāz/ |
| Synonyms | labyrinth, rabbit warren and warren |
| Antonyms | assurance, certainty and certitude |
| Plural | mazes |
| Verb forms | mazes, mazing, mazed |
Maze Definition (Noun)
- a confusing intricate network of passages
- something confusingly elaborate or complicated
a maze of regulations
- a state of bewilderment
Maze as a Verb
- stupefy, daze
- bewilder, perplex
Synonyms of Maze
Antonyms of Maze
Maze in a Sentence
a maze of regulations
the mansion had a beautifully landscaped maze that was constructed of tall cypresses
she's been walking around in a maze ever since her husband walked out on her
I'm completely mazed by the multitude of plans for health insurance
Word Forms & Grammar
maze·like adjective
maze
mazelike
mazes
mazed
maz·ing
mazing
maze (plural mazes)
maze (third-person singular simple present mazes, present participle mazing, simple past and past participle mazed)
Words That Rhyme With Maze
Origin of Maze
Origin 1: Middle English
Origin 2: From Middle English mase, from Middle English masen (“to perplex, bewilder”); or perhaps from Old English *mæs (“delusion, bewilderment”); akin to Old English āmasian (“to perplex, confound”), Icelandic masa (“to chatter”). More at amaze.
First Known Use
14th century
Maze: Your Questions Answered
Is maze a noun or a verb?
Maze is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for maze?
You can replace maze with words such as labyrinth, rabbit warren and warren. See the full list of maze synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of maze?
Words opposite in meaning to maze are assurance, certainty, certitude and confidence.
What is the plural of maze?
The plural of maze is mazes.
What is the past tense of maze?
The past tense of maze is mazed. The present participle is mazing.