solve
word
/ˈsɑɫv/
sahlv
/sˈɒlv/
solv
Definition
To find the answer to a problem, question, or puzzle, or to deal with a difficult situation successfully.
Usage & Nuances
Very common with nouns like 'problem', 'issue', 'mystery', 'equation', and 'conflict'. 'Solve' focuses on finding an answer or solution; for crimes, 'solve a case' is common. Don't use it for ordinary homework completion when you mean 'finish'.
Spanish: resolver - solucionarPortuguese (BR): resolver - solucionarPortuguese (PT): resolver - solucionarChinese (Simplified): 解决 - 解答Chinese (Traditional): 解決 - 解答Hindi: हल करना - सुलझानाArabic: يحلّ - يجد حلًّا لـBengali: সমাধান করা - নিষ্পত্তি করাRussian: решить - решить задачу - разгадатьJapanese: 解くVietnamese: giải quyết - giảiKorean: 해결하다Turkish: çözmek - halletmekUrdu: حل کرناIndonesian: memecahkan - menyelesaikan
Example Sentences
Can you solve this math problem?
basic
We need to solve this problem today.
basic
She solved the puzzle in five minutes.
basic
If we talk calmly, we can probably solve this without arguing.
natural
No one has solved the mystery yet.
natural
A quick apology won't solve everything, but it's a start.
natural