Riddle
The more you take from me, the bigger I get — what am I?
Answer
A hole
Hint
You can dig one, but you can’t fill it by taking more.
Why
Removing material from a hole makes it larger.
Fun Fact
In design, “negative space” can make shapes appear larger or smaller.
Variations
- The more you remove, the larger I become—what am I?
- The emptier I get, the greater I appear—what am I?
Related
- The more you take, the more you leave behind—what am I?
- What can fill a room but takes up no space?
- I speak without a mouth and hear without ears—what am I?
FAQ
Difficulty: Easy-Medium • Category: Logic & Wordplay
