Solid
(
adjective
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noun
,
verb
)
(As an adjective)
Solid ( adjective )
- Firm and stable in shape; not liquid or fluid.
- Having a consistent and uniform structure.
- Not hollow.
Origin:
Late middle english from old french solide or latin solidus, from solidus "whole, compact", from solidus "solid".
Examples:
- The ice is solid enough to walk on.
- The walls were made of solid rock.
- He ate a solid breakfast of eggs and bacon.
- The argument was solid and well-reasoned.
- The company has a solid reputation for quality.
(As a noun)
Solid ( noun )
- Firm and stable in shape; not liquid or fluid.
- Having a consistent and uniform structure.
- Not hollow.
Origin:
Late middle english from old french solide or latin solidus, from solidus "whole, compact", from solidus "solid".
Examples:
- The ice is solid enough to walk on.
- The walls were made of solid rock.
- He ate a solid breakfast of eggs and bacon.
- The argument was solid and well-reasoned.
- The company has a solid reputation for quality.
(As a verb)
Solid ( verb )
- Firm and stable in shape; not liquid or fluid.
- Having a consistent and uniform structure.
- Not hollow.
Origin:
Late middle english from old french solide or latin solidus, from solidus "whole, compact", from solidus "solid".
Examples:
- The ice is solid enough to walk on.
- The walls were made of solid rock.
- He ate a solid breakfast of eggs and bacon.
- The argument was solid and well-reasoned.
- The company has a solid reputation for quality.