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solid

sol·id

solid

 
 
pronunciation:
sa lihd
parts of speech:
adjective, noun
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part of speech: adjective
definition 1: having or pertaining to a three-dimensional form.
synonyms:
cubic, three-dimensional
similar words:
cubical, physical, spatial
definition 2: firm and substantial; not liquid or gaseous.
synonyms:
concrete, firm, hard, massive, solidified, substantial
antonyms:
insubstantial
similar words:
compact, dense, impenetrable, impermeable, material, palpable, tangible, thick, tough
definition 3: not hollow.
a solid iron bar
antonyms:
hollow
definition 4: made entirely of a single substance.
solid silver
synonyms:
pure, unalloyed
similar words:
entire, real, unadulterated, unmixed, whole
definition 5: without a break; continuous.
a solid row of trees
synonyms:
continuous, straight, unbroken, uninterrupted
similar words:
constant, endless, impermeable, steady, successive, unrelieved, unremitting
definition 6: sturdy, strong, or well-constructed.
a solid building
synonyms:
firm, stable, strong, sturdy, substantial
antonyms:
flimsy, shaky
similar words:
compact, durable, enduring, lasting, permanent, robust, rugged, safe, sound, staunch, steady, stout, tough
definition 7: sound or reliable.
solid investments
synonyms:
dependable, good, reliable, sound, trustworthy
antonyms:
circumstantial, rocky, shaky, unreliable, untenable
similar words:
conservative, constant, faithful, firm, safe, secure, stable, steadfast, steady, true
definition 8: steady and respectable.
a solid citizen
synonyms:
respectable, steady, trustworthy
similar words:
conservative, dependable, good, law-abiding, levelheaded, reliable, respected, serious, sober, stable, sturdy, substantial, weighty
definition 9: uniform, as in color.
a dress of solid blue
 
synonyms:
uniform
antonyms:
varicolored, variegated
similar words:
constant, deep, pure, unvarying
definition 10: closely united in agreement or effort.
solid opposition to the proposal
synonyms:
cohesive, unanimous, undivided, united
antonyms:
divided
similar words:
concentrated, consolidated, firm, harmonious, resolute, steady
definition 11: thorough and serious.
a solid piece of research
synonyms:
serious, sound, strong, thorough
antonyms:
insubstantial
similar words:
cogent, complete, good, meticulous, persuasive, substantial, substantive, valid, weighty
definition 12: forceful.
a solid blow on the head
synonyms:
firm, forceful, powerful, strong
antonyms:
light
similar words:
hard, heavy, mighty, severe, sound, vigorous
Word Combinations  About this feature
adverb + (adj.)solid fairly, seemingly
(adj.)solid + adverb underfoot
(adj.)solid + noun aluminum, arrow, axle, backing, base, basis, block, booster, brass, brick, cast, cherry, chunk, citizen, coal, composting, concrete, conservative, contact, contributor, core, credentials, curve, disposal, evidence, feel, foot, footing, foundation, fuel, geometry, gold, granite, grip, ground, grounding, handling, hit, ice, incinerator, landfill, lead, liquid, lump, management, mass, mechanic, metal, modeling, oak, object, oxide, particle, performer, pitching, platform, proof, punch, reputation, residue, rocket, starter, steel, stream, surface, tumor, wall, waste, wood [See all][See only the most frequent]
 
part of speech: noun
definition 1: a geometric figure or other object having three dimensions.
 
definition 2: any substance that is neither a liquid nor a gas.
Word Combinations  About this feature
adjective + (n.)solid dissolved, dry, geometric, high, suspended, total, volatile, wastewater
verb + (n.)solid contain, discard, dissolve, press, reduce, remove, strain
(n.)solid + verb content, form, handle, settle
noun + (n.)solid Help amount, fluid, milk, percent, rock, sludge, volume
derivations: solidly (adv.), solidness (n.)
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