solid
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/ˈsɒlɪd/
English
Definitions
noun
- A substance in the fundamental state of matter that retains its size and shape without need of a container (as opposed to a liquid or gas).
- A three-dimensional figure (as opposed to a surface, an area, or a curve).
- A favor.“I owe him; he did me a solid last year.”
- An article of clothing which is of a single color throughout.“I prefer solids over paisleys.”
adjective
- (of an object or substance) That can be picked up or held, having a texture, and usually firm. Unlike a liquid or a gas.“Almost all metals are solid at room temperature.”
- Large in size, quantity, or value.
- Lacking holes, hollows or admixtures of other materials.“solid chocolate”
- Strong or unyielding.“a solid foundation”
adverb
- Solidly.
- Without spaces or hyphens.“Many long-established compounds are set solid.”
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Synonyms
closedmassivesubstantialsolid-statesemisolidthree-dimensionalself-colouredplainfrozencubichomogeneouscongealedjelliedcoagulatedfirmconcreteunanimousunvaried