challenge
/ˈtʃæləndʒ/
test, difficulty; to test, contest
📚 Meanings
- 1.
Something that is difficult but worth doing.
"Learning a new language is a fun challenge."
- 1.
To invite someone to compete; to question something.
"She challenged him to a chess match."
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Learning a new language is a fun challenge.
Learning a new language is a fun challenge.
She challenged him to a chess match.
She challenged him to a chess match.
The biggest challenge is staying focused every day.
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Frequently asked about challenge
How do you pronounce challenge?
challenge is pronounced [/ˈtʃæləndʒ/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does challenge mean?
challenge means "test, difficulty; to test, contest". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is challenge?
challenge is a Elementary-level word.
Can you give an example sentence with challenge?
Example: "Learning a new language is a fun challenge." — used to mean "test, difficulty; to test, contest".
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