Solid

/ˈsɒl.ɪd/ · 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..

Definitions by Sense

1. (of an object or substance) That can be picked up or held, having a texture, and usually firm. Unlike a liquid, gas or plasma.
2. Large in size, quantity, or value.
3. Lacking holes, hollows or admixtures of other materials.
4. Strong or unyielding.
5. (of rain) Continuous and heavy.
6. (slang) Excellent, of high quality, or reliable.
7. Hearty; filling.
8. Worthy of credit, trust, or esteem; substantial; not frivolous or fallacious.

Example Sentences

Almost all metals are solid at room temperature.

Almost a quarter of a million copies is really a solid number for today's record industry. In fact, that number is more than the last two number one albums

Americans increased their borrowing by a solid amount in September. But the gain was less than half the big August surge

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

solid gold

solid chocolate

The cane was undoubtedly of foreign make, for it had a solid silver ferrule at one end, which was not English hall–marked.

a solid foundation

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Word Forms

• more solid
• solider
• most solid
• solidest
• solids

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