Challenges
/ˈtʃælɪndʒɪz/
Definitions
2 meaningsA difficult task or situation that tests one's abilities.
/ˈtʃælɪndʒɪz/
A difficult task or problem.
The mountain presented many challenges for the climbers.
💡 Simply: A challenge is like a puzzle or a tough problem that makes you think hard. Like trying to build a really tall LEGO tower – it's hard, but fun when you succeed!
👶 For kids: Something hard to do.
More Examples
She faced many challenges in her career.
How It's Used
"The project presented many challenges."
"The company is facing significant challenges in the market."
To invite or dare someone to compete or prove something.
/ˈtʃælɪndʒɪz/
To invite someone to compete in a contest or game.
I challenge you to a race!
💡 Simply: To challenge someone is like saying, 'I bet I can do better than you!' It's about testing your skills against someone else's. Like challenging your friend to a race.
👶 For kids: To ask someone to compete.
More Examples
He challenged the authority of the government.
How It's Used
"He challenged the world champion to a rematch."
"She challenged his arguments."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
meet the challenge
To successfully overcome a difficult task or situation.
"The team met the challenge and finished the project on time."
From Middle French *chalenche, from Old French *chalenge, from Vulgar Latin *calumnia, from Latin calumnia "false accusation, slander," from calumnari "to slander, accuse falsely."
The word "challenge" originally meant "accusation" and evolved to mean "difficult task" over time.
Memory tip
Think of a challenger in a competition – they pose a difficult test.
Word Origin
"false accusation"