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amaze

verb

be a mystery or bewildering to

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Word Facts

Word length
5
Starts with
A
Ends with
E
Contains
MA
Scrabble score
16
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

əˈmeɪz

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Meaning

Definitions

verb

  1. be a mystery or bewildering to

    “This beats me!”

verb

  1. affect with wonder

    “Your ability to speak six languages amazes me!”

In context

Example Sentences

This beats me!
Got me — I don't know the answer!
a vexing problem
This question really stuck me
Your ability to speak six languages amazes me!

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