solid

adjective
UK: /ˈsɒlɪd/
US: /ˈsɑːlɪd/

  1. Firm and stable in shape; not liquid or gas.

    1. Ice is water in its solid form, it is very solid. [ ] [ ]
    2. The table feels solid, so I think it can hold these heavy books easily. [ ] [ ]

  2. Strong and reliable; not likely to break or fail.

    1. The bridge is solid, so cars can cross it. [ ] [ ]
    2. Their relationship is solid, having overcome many challenges together. [ ] [ ]

  3. Of one substance or color throughout; without holes or spaces.

    1. This is a solid block of wood. [ ] [ ]
    2. The dress was a solid blue color, with no patterns or other embellishments. [ ] [ ]

  4. Good quality; substantial or impressive.

    1. That was a solid performance by the team. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company reported solid earnings growth this quarter, exceeding analysts' expectations. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

reliable stable firm substantial strong
solid noun

  1. A substance that is firm and stable in shape; not liquid or gas.

    1. Ice is a solid when it is frozen. [ ] [ ]
    2. Scientists study how solids behave under different conditions of pressure and temperature. [ ] [ ]
solid adverb

  1. Having no spaces or gaps; continuous.

    1. The band played a solid hour of music. [ ] [ ]
    2. The evidence presented a solid case against the defendant in the courtroom. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "solid" in English means: Firm and stable in shape; not liquid or gas., Strong and reliable; not likely to break or fail., Of one substance or color throughout; without holes or spaces., Good quality; substantial or impressive..

The phonetic transcription of "solid" is /ˈsɒlɪd/ in British English and /ˈsɑːlɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "solid": reliable, stable, firm, substantial, strong.

Example usage of "solid": "Ice is water in its solid form, it is very solid.". More examples on the page.