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   solid

   /ˈsɒlɪd/

   adjective

   • 1. firm and stable in shape; not liquid or fluid: "the stream was frozen solid" Similar hardrock-hardrigidfirmsolidifiedsetfrozenjelliedcongealedconcreteOpposite liquidgaseous
   • ▪ strongly built or made of strong materials; not flimsy or slender: "a solid door with good, secure locks" Similar well builtwell constructedsoundsubstantialstrongsturdystoutdurablestableOpposite flimsy
   • 2. having three dimensions: "a solid figure with six plane faces"
   • ▪ concerned with objects having three dimensions: "solid geometry"
   • 3. not hollow or containing spaces or gaps: "a sculpture made out of solid rock"
   • ▪ consisting of the same substance throughout: "solid silver cutlery" Similar pure24-caratunalloyedunmixedunadulteratedgenuinecompleteOpposite alloyedplatedhollow
   • ▪ (of typesetting) without extra space between the lines of characters.
   • ▪ (of a line or surface) without spaces; unbroken: "the solid outline encloses the area within which we measured"
   • ▪ (of time) uninterrupted; continuous: "it poured for two hours solid" Similar continuousuninterruptedunbrokennon-stopunremittingincessantconstantconsecutiveundividedOpposite broken
   • ▪ unanimous or undivided: "they received solid support from their teammates" Similar unanimousuniteduniformconsistentundividedof one mindof the same mindin unisonrare:consentientOpposite divided
   • 4. dependable; reliable: "the defence is solid" Similar well foundedwell groundedvalidsoundreasonablelogicalweightyauthoritativeconvincingcogentplausiblecrediblereliabledependablereliablefirmunshakeabletrustworthystablesteadfastunfailingstaunchconstantunwaveringsensiblelevel-headeddependabletrustworthydown-to-earthdecentlaw-abidinguprightupstandingworthyfinancially soundsecurecreditworthyof good financial standingin fundsprofit-makingable to pay its debtsdebt-freesolventin creditnot in debtout of debtin the blackungearedunleveredrare:unindebtedOpposite untenableincoherentunreliable
   • ▪ sound but without any special qualities or flair: "the rest of the acting is solid"
   • 5. on good terms with: informal US "he thought he could put himself in solid with you by criticizing her"
   • 6. severe; unfair: informal Australian "they'll be solid on him for that mistake"

   noun

   • 1. a substance or object that is solid rather than liquid or fluid.
   • ▪ food that is not liquid: "she drinks only milk and rarely eats solids"
   • 2. a body or geometric figure having three dimensions.

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin solidus; related to salvus ‘safe’ and sollus ‘entire’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. solidness noun

   Scrabble Points: 6

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSOLID | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   SOLID definition: 1. hard or firm, keeping a clear shape: 2. completely hard or firm all through an object, or….

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of solid – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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   SOLID definition: 1. hard and firm without holes or spaces, and not liquid or gas: 2. strong and not easily broken….

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySOLID | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   SOLID meaning: 1. hard or firm, keeping a clear shape: 2. completely hard or firm all through an object, or….

5. www.toppr.com › ask › questionDefine solid, giving two examples. - Toppr

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   A solid is that state of matter which has a fixed shape, mass, and volume. It shows very small changes in volume by changing the temperature.

6. study.com › learn › lessonSolid Figures | Definition, Shapes & Examples - Lesson -...

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   Nov 21, 2023 · Solid figures are three-dimensional shapes that have measurements for length, width, and height. Solid figures take up space and the volume can be calculated. Any physical object in real life is a ...

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySOLID definition | Cambridge Essential American Dictionary

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   SOLID meaning: 1. hard and firm without holes or spaces, and not liquid or gas: 2. strong and not easily broken….

8. study.com › learn › lessonSolid Waste | Definition, Types & Examples - Lesson - Study.com

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   Nov 21, 2023 · Read the solid waste definition and see an example of solid waste. Learn about the types of solid waste and explore the difference between non-municipal and municipal solid waste.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryMeaning of to do someone a solid in English - Cambridge...

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   TO DO SOMEONE A SOLID meaning: 1. to do something kind or helpful for someone: 2. to do something kind or helpful for someone: .

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSOLIDIFY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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    SOLIDIFY definition: 1. to change from being a liquid or gas to a solid form, or to make something do this: 2. to….

11. www.toppr.com › guides › chemistryEquilibrium in Physical Processes: Solid-Liquid-Gas Equilibrium...

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    Camphor (solid) ⇌ Camphor (vapour) NH 4 Cl (solid) ⇌ NH 4 Cl (vapour) Equilibrium Involving Dissolution of Solid or Gases in Liquids Solids In Liquids. What happens when you make a thick sugar solution by dissolving sugar at high temperature, then allow it to cool at room temperature. Yes, the sugar crystals separate out.