solve

verb
UK: /sɒlv/
US: /sɑːlv/

  1. To find the answer to a problem or a question.

    1. I can solve this problem easily. [ ] [ ]
    2. We need to solve the mystery surrounding this old house before nightfall. [ ] [ ]

  2. To find a way of dealing with a problem or difficult situation.

    1. Let's solve this dispute quickly. [ ] [ ]
    2. The new approach should solve the persistent issues with the outdated system. [ ] [ ]

  3. To succeed in discovering the explanation for something.

    1. I solved the riddle yesterday. [ ] [ ]
    2. Detectives are working hard to solve the complex case swiftly and efficiently. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

answer figure out resolve solution key
solve noun

  1. An explanation or key to a problem, puzzle, or mystery.

    1. I found the solve to the puzzle. [ ] [ ]
    2. The detective finally shared the solve to the complex crime he had investigated. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "solve" in English means: To find the answer to a problem or a question., To find a way of dealing with a problem or difficult situation., To succeed in discovering the explanation for something..

The phonetic transcription of "solve" is /sɒlv/ in British English and /sɑːlv/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "solve": answer, figure out, resolve, solution, key.

Example usage of "solve": "I can solve this problem easily.". More examples on the page.