B1 noun
challenge
/ˈtʃælɪndʒ/
- Meaning
- something difficult that tests your ability
- Example
- "Learning phrasal verbs is a real challenge for learners."
- Similar & related words
- difficultytesttrialchallenge (verb)challengingchallenger
- How to use it
- As a noun, "challenge" usually appears with an article (a/an/the) or a possessive. Try counting how many times you can use it in one sentence about your own life, then write one sentence about yesterday.
- Common mistake
- 'Challenging' (adjective) = difficult: 'a challenging exam'. Don't use 'challenge' as the adjective — 'a challenge exam' is wrong.