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challenge

/ˈtʃælɪndʒ/
CEFR B1IELTS 5.5+noun;verbDifficulty 2/5
Definition

A difficult task or problem; to question something.

In simple English

A difficult problem.

See it in a sentence

Time management is a major challenge for test candidates.

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Teacher tip

Challenge is more academic than problem in many essays.

Common mistake

Don’t overuse problem; use challenge for formal writing.

Common collocations

face a challenge

Many students face a challenge with vocabulary.

Similar and opposite words

Synonyms

difficulty

Antonyms

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