Meaning of the word problems in English
What does problems mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
problems
Noun
1.
a matter or situation regarded as unwelcome or harmful and needing to be dealt with and overcome.
Example:
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they have financial problems
Synonym:
difficulty issue trouble worry complication mess muddle mix-up snag hitch drawback stumbling block obstacle hurdle hiccup setback catch catch-22 quandary the rub predicament plight Gordian knot misfortune mishap misadventure dilemma headache prob hassle pickle fix fly in the ointment how-do-you-do job gremlin facer katzenjammer nodus nuisance bother pest irritant vexation drag pain pain in the neck pain in the arse pain in the ass
2.
an inquiry starting from given conditions to investigate or demonstrate a fact, result, or law.