mystery
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural
mysteries
plural
mysteries
Britannica Dictionary definition of MYSTERY
1
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something that is not known
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something that is difficult to understand or explain
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Where they went is a mystery. [=no one knows where they went]
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The girl's name remains a mystery.
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The mystery surrounding/of her disappearance has never been solved.
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His success is something of a mystery. = His success is a bit of a mystery.
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The cause of the disease remains a mystery to scientists.
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I don't know how he did it. It's a mystery to me!
2
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the quality of being difficult to understand or explain
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the quality of being mysterious
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The experiment is cloaked/shrouded/veiled in mystery.
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There is an air of mystery surrounding her. = She is a woman of mystery.
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There's no mystery (to/as to/about) why we're here. = It's no mystery why we're here. [=we know why we are here]
3
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a religious event or idea that cannot be fully understood or explained
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the mystery of creation
4
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a book, play, or movie that describes a crime and the process of solving it
— often used before another noun
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She has written many adventure novels and murder mysteries.
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mystery novels/stories
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She's a mystery writer.
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someone or something whose identity has been kept secret especially in order to create interest or excitement
— usually used before another noun
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We'll reveal the identity of today's mystery guest after these commercials.
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You'll find a mystery prize in each box.
