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challenging

Pronunciation: [ˈtʃælɪndʒɪŋ]

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Learn how to use challenging in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “difficulty”

(adjective) when something is difficult and requires a lot of effort to do. For example, a task or activity that makes you think hard or work really hard is challenging.

Example

Completing the puzzle was challenging, but it felt great when I finished it.

Example

The homework was not challenging at all; it was very easy to complete.

Example

Was the exam challenging for you?

Context: “competition”

(verb) to invite someone to compete or to prove who is better at something. This can happen in games or sports when you ask someone to play against you.

Example

I challenged my friend to a race, and we had so much fun!

Example

I didn't challenge anyone last week because I felt tired.

Example

Who would you like to challenge to a game?

How to pronounce challenging

Pronunciation: [ˈtʃælɪndʒɪŋ]

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