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Solid

noun/sˈɑːlɪd/
Definition
matter that is solid at room temperature and pressure
the state in which a substance has no tendency to flow under moderate stress; resists forces (such as compression) that tend to deform it; and retains a definite size and shape
Pronunciation
🇺🇸American English
/sˈɑːlɪd/
🇬🇧British English
/sˈɒlɪd/
🇮🇳Indian English
/sˈɒlɪd/
2 syllables Say it as /sˈɑːlɪd/.
Examples
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
Antonyms
Parts of Speech
nounmatter that is solid at room temperature and pressure
nounthe state in which a substance has no tendency to flow under moderate stress; resists forces (such as compression) that tend to deform it; and retains a definite size and shape
nouna three-dimensional shape
adjectivecharacterized by good substantial quality
“solid comfort”
adjectiveof definite shape and volume; firm; neither liquid nor gaseous
“ice is water in the solid state”
adjectiveentirely of one substance with no holes inside
“a solid block of wood”
adjectiveof one substance or character throughout
“solid gold”
adjectiveuninterrupted in space; having no gaps or breaks
“a solid line across the page”
adjectiveproviding abundant nourishment
“a hearty meal”
adjectiveof good quality and condition; solidly built
“a solid foundation”
adjectivenot soft or yielding to pressure
“a firm mattress”
adjectivehaving three dimensions
“a solid object”
adjectiveimpenetrable for the eye
“solid blackness”
adjectivefinancially sound
“the bank is solid and will survive this attack”
adjectiveof a substantial character and not frivolous or superficial
“work of solid scholarship”
adjectivemeriting respect or esteem
“an upstanding member of the community”
adjectiveof the same color throughout
“solid color”
adjectiveacting together as a single undiversified whole
“a solid voting bloc”
Word Forms
solidifyverbbecome solid
solidadjectiveof definite shape and volume; firm; neither liquid nor gaseous
solidnessnounthe quality of being solid and reliable financially or factually or morally
soliditynounstate of having the interior filled with matter
substantialnessnounthe quality of being substantial or having substance
firmnessnounthe property of being unyielding to the touch
unanimitynouneveryone being of one mind
wholenounan assemblage of parts that is regarded as a single entity
wholenessnounan undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting
Around the World
Europe
🇩🇪German
solide
Materie, die bei Raumtemperatur und -druck fest ist
🇫🇷French
solide
matière solide à température et pression ambiantes
🇪🇸Spanish
sólido
Materia sólida a temperatura y presión ambiente.
🇮🇹Italian
solido
materia solida a temperatura e pressione ambiente
🇳🇱Dutch
stevig
materie die vast is bij kamertemperatuur en druk
🇵🇹Portuguese
sólido
matéria sólida à temperatura e pressão ambientes
🇷🇺Russian
твердый
вещество, твердое при комнатной температуре и давлении
India
🇮🇳Hindi
ठोस
वह पदार्थ जो कमरे के तापमान और दबाव पर ठोस होता है
🇧🇩Bengali
কঠিন
ঘরের তাপমাত্রা এবং চাপে কঠিন পদার্থ
🇮🇳Tamil
திடமான
அறை வெப்பநிலை மற்றும் அழுத்தத்தில் திடமான பொருள்
🇮🇳Telugu
ఘనమైన
గది ఉష్ణోగ్రత మరియు పీడనం వద్ద ఘన పదార్థం
🇮🇳Marathi
घन
खोलीच्या तपमानावर आणि दाबावर घन पदार्थ
🇮🇳Gujarati
નક્કર
ઓરડાના તાપમાને અને દબાણ પર નક્કર પદાર્થ
🇮🇳Kannada
ಘನ
ಕೋಣೆಯ ಉಷ್ಣಾಂಶ ಮತ್ತು ಒತ್ತಡದಲ್ಲಿ ಘನವಾಗಿರುವ ವಸ್ತು
🇮🇳Malayalam
ഖര
ഊഷ്മാവിലും മർദ്ദത്തിലും ഖരരൂപത്തിലുള്ള പദാർത്ഥം
🇮🇳Punjabi
ਠੋਸ
ਉਹ ਪਦਾਰਥ ਜੋ ਕਮਰੇ ਦੇ ਤਾਪਮਾਨ ਅਤੇ ਦਬਾਅ 'ਤੇ ਠੋਸ ਹੁੰਦਾ ਹੈ
🇵🇰Urdu
ٹھوس
وہ مادہ جو کمرے کے درجہ حرارت اور دباؤ پر ٹھوس ہے۔
East & Southeast Asia
🇨🇳Chinese
坚硬的
在室温和压力下为固体的物质
🇯🇵Japanese
固体
室温および常圧で固体である物質
🇰🇷Korean
단단한
실온과 압력에서 고체인 물질
🇻🇳Vietnamese
chất rắn
chất rắn ở nhiệt độ và áp suất phòng
🇹🇭Thai
แข็ง
สสารที่เป็นของแข็งที่อุณหภูมิและความดันห้อง
🇮🇩Indonesian
padat
benda yang berwujud padat pada suhu dan tekanan kamar
🇲🇾Malay
padu
jirim yang pepejal pada suhu dan tekanan bilik
Middle East
🇸🇦Arabic
صلب
المادة الصلبة في درجة حرارة الغرفة والضغط
🇮🇷Persian
جامد
ماده ای که در دما و فشار اتاق جامد است
🇹🇷Turkish
sağlam
Oda sıcaklığında ve basınçta katı olan madde
🇮🇱Hebrew
מוּצָק
חומר מוצק בטמפרטורת החדר ובלחץ
Test Yourself1 / 3
What is the primary definition of the word 'solid'?
The primary meaning of 'solid' is 'matter that is solid at room temperature and pressure'.
Which of the following sentences uses the word 'solid' in a grammatically correct way?
Using 'solid' in a noun/adjective form makes the first sentence correct.
In which domain is the word 'solid' most likely to appear as standard vocabulary?
'solid' is a standard word used primarily in general literature and formal communications.
Community Poll1 / 6
How often do you encounter the word 'solid' in your daily reading?
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Do you find 'solid' easy to spell?
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In your opinion, does the word 'solid' have a positive, neutral, or gloomy tone?
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Which age group is most likely to use 'solid' in regular conversations?
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