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Solid: meaning, definitions and examples

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solid

 

[ หˆsษ’lษชd ]

Adjective / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

strong and stable

Firm and stable in shape; not liquid or fluid. Having three dimensions. Not hollow or containing holes. Strong and reliable.

Synonyms

firm, robust, stable, strong

Examples of usage

  • The wall was made of solid concrete blocks.
  • He had a solid build, with broad shoulders and muscular arms.
Context #2 | Noun

hard substance

A substance or object that is solid rather than liquid or fluid. Matter that has a fixed shape and volume. A person who is reliable or trustworthy.

Synonyms

material, reliable person, substance

Examples of usage

  • Ice is a solid that forms when water freezes.
  • She's a solid in our team, always there when we need her.
Context #3 | Noun

group or individual

A group or individual who is strong, united, or dependable. A person of substance or integrity.

Synonyms

dependable individual, strong group, united team

Examples of usage

  • The team played like a solid unit, supporting each other throughout the game.
  • She's a solid in our community, always willing to lend a helping hand.

Translations

Translations of the word "solid" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sรณlido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค เฅ‹เคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช fest

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ padat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะฒะตั€ะดะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ staล‚y

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ›บไฝ“

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท solide

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sรณlido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท katฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณ ์ฒด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตู„ุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pevnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pevnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ›บไฝ“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ trden

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fast efni

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั‚ั‚ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒงแƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bษ™rk

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sรณlido

Etymology

The word 'solid' originated from the Latin word 'solidus', meaning 'whole' or 'undivided'. It has been used in English since the 14th century to describe something firm, stable, or reliable. Over time, 'solid' has come to represent strength, dependability, and unity in various contexts.

See also: solidarity, solidification, solidified, solidifier, solidify, solidifying, solidity.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,503, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.