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Meaning of the word solid in English

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solid

US /ˈsɑː.lɪd/
UK /ˈsɒl.ɪd/
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Adjective

1.

firm and stable in shape; not liquid or fluid

Example:
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The ice was solid enough to walk on.
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The table is made of solid wood.
Synonym:
hard firm rigid dense compact
Antonym:
liquid fluid gaseous
2.

of a good standard; satisfactory

Example:
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He has a solid reputation in the community.
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The team put in a solid performance.
Synonym:
reliable dependable sound good strong
Antonym:
weak poor flimsy
3.

consisting of entirely one substance or color throughout

Example:
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The dress was a solid blue.
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The sculpture was carved from a solid block of marble.
Synonym:
uniform unbroken unmixed pure
Antonym:
patterned hollow mixed

Noun

a substance or object that is solid rather than liquid or fluid

Example:
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The engineer checked the bridge for any signs of weakness in its solids.
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The waste was separated into liquids and solids.
Synonym:
matter substance material
Antonym:
liquid fluid gas

Adverb

entirely of one substance or color

Example:
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The wall was painted solid white.
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He hit the ball solid.
Synonym:
completely fully firmly strongly
Antonym:
partially weakly
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