solid
/ˈsɑlɪd/
adjective
- Firm and stable in shape; not liquid or gaseous.
- We need a solid surface to place the heavy box on.
- Ice is water in its solid form.
- The ground was solid after the frost.
- Strong, sturdy, and well-made; not weak or flimsy.
- This old table is made of solid oak.
- The bridge is built on solid concrete pillars.
- She gave the door a solid push, but it didn't budge.
- Reliable, dependable, or trustworthy.
- The company has a solid reputation for quality.
- I need solid advice, not just guesses.
- He is a solid friend who always keeps his promises.
- Completely of one substance, without gaps or empty space.
- We waited for three solid hours.
- The wall is solid brick, not hollow.
- The sculpture is made of solid gold.
- Continuous and uninterrupted.
- It rained for three solid days.
- The traffic was solid all the way to the city.
- She slept for eight solid hours.
noun
- A substance that is firm and stable in shape, not a liquid or gas.
- Most metals are solids at room temperature.
- The solid turned into a liquid when heated.
- In chemistry class, we learned about the properties of solids, liquids, and gases.
- A three-dimensional shape or object.
- A cube is a solid with six equal square faces.
- We studied geometric solids like spheres and pyramids.
- The artist carved a solid from a block of marble.
adverb
- In a solid manner; firmly or completely.
- The team played solid throughout the game.
- He stood solid, refusing to move.
- The door was shut solid.