mysteries
Mysteries (noun) means plural of mystery — puzzling or unexplained things, or secret rites and societies. Example: “The ancient mysteries of Eleusis were closely guarded secrets.”
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Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe plural form of mystery, referring to multiple unexplained things or secret rites.
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What does “mysteries” mean?
The word “mysteries” means plural of mystery — puzzling or unexplained things, or secret rites and societies. In plain terms, the plural form of mystery, referring to multiple unexplained things or secret rites.
How do you pronounce “mysteries”?
“Mysteries” is pronounced MIHST-reez (/ˈmɪst(ə)ɹiz/ in IPA).
How do you use “mysteries” in a sentence?
Here is “mysteries” used in a sentence: “The ancient mysteries of Eleusis were closely guarded secrets.”
What part of speech is “mysteries”?
“Mysteries” is a noun.
Is “mysteries” a common word?
“Mysteries” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between mysteries and a mystery?
Mysteries is simply the plural form of mystery, referring to more than one puzzling or unexplained thing, or to multiple secret rites or societies. The singular mystery refers to a single such thing.
Can mysteries refer to religious or secret rites?
Yes, mysteries can refer to secret rites or societies in addition to puzzling or unexplained phenomena, a sense often seen in historical or religious contexts, such as "ancient mysteries."
Is mysteries used to describe fiction as a genre?
Mysteries is commonly used to describe the genre of fiction built around puzzling or unexplained events, such as detective novels, in addition to its literal sense of unexplained things.