Solid

Quick meaning: Solid is an adjective meaning (of an object or substance) That can be picked up or held, having a texture, and usually firm. Unlike a liquid, gas or plasma.

Meaning

(of an object or substance) That can be picked up or held, having a texture, and usually firm. Unlike a liquid, gas or plasma.

More Meanings

1. Large in size, quantity, or value.
2. Lacking holes, hollows or admixtures of other materials.
3. Strong or unyielding.
4. (of rain) Continuous and heavy.
5. Hearty; filling.
6. Worthy of credit, trust, or esteem; substantial; not frivolous or fallacious.
7. (slang) Excellent, of high quality, or reliable.

Example Sentences

solid chocolate

a solid foundation

Almost all metals are solid at room temperature.

On top of that, the speaker is big, so you may have to set aside a solid amount of space for it.

Word Forms

• solider
• solidest
• solids

Synonyms for solid

Depending on context, synonyms include heavy-set, massive, substantial, closed, good, opaque.

Antonyms for solid

Common opposites include hollow, liquid, gaseous.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include solid-state, semisolid, three-dimensional, self-coloured, plain, frozen.

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