solid
word
/ˈsɑɫəd/
SAH-lid
/sˈɒlɪd/
SO-lid
Definition
Something solid is firm and not soft, hollow, or liquid. It can also describe something strong, reliable, or good enough in quality.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both physical and abstract meanings: 'solid wood', 'solid evidence', 'a solid plan', 'a solid performance'. In informal speech, 'solid' often means simply good or dependable, not amazing. Do not confuse it with only the science meaning of 'solid' as the opposite of liquid or gas.
Spanish: sólido - macizo - firmePortuguese (BR): sólido - firme - maciçoPortuguese (PT): sólido - maciço - firmeChinese (Simplified): 固体的 - 坚固的 - 扎实的Chinese (Traditional): 固體的 - 堅固的 - 扎實的Hindi: ठोस - मज़बूत - पक्काArabic: صلب - متين - قويBengali: কঠিন - দৃঢ় - নির্ভরযোগ্যRussian: твёрдый - прочный - надёжныйJapanese: 固体 - 頑丈な - しっかりしたVietnamese: rắn - vững chắc - chắc chắnKorean: 고체 - 견고한 - 믿을 만한Turkish: katı - sağlam - güvenilirUrdu: ٹھوس - مضبوط - قابلِ اعتمادIndonesian: padat - kokoh - andal
Example Sentences
This table is made of solid wood.
basic
Ice is water in a solid form.
basic
She did a solid job on the project.
basic
We need solid evidence before we make a decision.
natural
His new album is solid, even if it is not his best.
natural
We have a solid plan, so I am not too worried.
natural