Pronunciation: /sɑlɪd/
noun a substance or object that is firm and stable in shape; not liquid or fluid
A1 I need a solid foundation to build my house on.
A2 The table is made of solid oak wood.
B1 She is known for her solid work ethic.
B2 The company has a solid reputation in the industry.
C1 The scientist presented solid evidence to support her hypothesis.
C2 The lawyer's argument was based on solid legal principles.
adjective firm and stable in shape; not liquid or fluid
A1 The table is solid wood.
A2 She had a solid grasp of basic vocabulary.
B1 The company has a solid reputation in the industry.
B2 The evidence presented in court was solid and convincing.
C1 The foundation of the building is solid and well-constructed.
C2 His arguments were based on solid research and analysis.
adverb in a firm and stable manner; not loosely or weakly
A1 She stood solidly on the ground.
A2 He hit the ball solidly with the bat.
B1 The team played solidly throughout the game.
B2 The company has a solid reputation in the industry.
C1 His argument was based on solid evidence and research.
C2 The foundation of the building was built solidly to withstand earthquakes.
formal The engineer designed a structure with a solid foundation to ensure its stability.
informal I need to find a solid solution to this problem before it gets worse.
slang That car is a solid ride, man!
figurative Her argument was based on solid evidence and logic.
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