Paradox

Visual Reference

Context: Day and night, typically opposing forces, beautifully coexist in the same sky, illustrating the paradox of duality.

Meaning

Think about a tricky riddle or a statement that seems to say two opposite things, but might still be true.

"Paradox" is a word for something that doesn't seem to make sense at first but could be true or makes you think more deeply about it.

It's like saying "less is more" - how can less be more? That's a paradox!

Example Sentences

Here are five sentences using "paradox" in different real-life contexts:

1. It's a paradox that by slowing down sometimes, we can actually get more done.
2. The statement "I always lie" is a paradox because if it's true, then it's a lie.
3. In the desert, it can be super cold at night even though it's very hot during the day; that feels like a paradox!
4. Some people find it a paradox that the more you give, the more you receive.
5. The book said the hero was bravest when he was most afraid, which sounded like a paradox.