solid
gb/sˈɑlɪd/ us/sˈɑlɪd/
A2
English
~ 2500
szilárd, megbízható, megalapozott, stabil, szilárd anyag, jó, kiváló, kiváló minőségű, klassz, nagyszerű, nemes, színvonalas
A2
1
szilárd
B1
Usage pattern:
[something] is solid
The lake was frozen solid after the snowstorm.
A hóvihar után a tó teljesen befagyott.
Gold is a solid at room temperature.
Az arany szobahőmérsékleten szilárd halmazállapotú.
The sculpture was carved from a single block of solid marble.
Make sure the ladder is on solid ground before climbing.
This table feels very solid and well-built.
Learner examples
Ice is solid water.
A jég szilárd halmazállapotú víz.
Wood is solid, not liquid.
A fa szilárd, nem folyékony.
The floor is solid under my feet.
Metal is solid at room temperature.
The rock is hard and solid.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'solid' with 'thick' when talking about liquids, but 'solid' means not liquid or gas at all.
Meaning
Firm and stable in shape
Collocations
solid ground
|solid object
|solid wall
|solid structure
|solid form
Synonyms
firm (Similar firmness but can refer to less rigid materials.)
Antonyms
liquid (Opposite physical state; flows and changes shape easily.)
Themes
science
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Hard and firm, not a liquid or gas.
Firm and stable in shape; not liquid or gas and not easily deformed.
B1
2
Usage pattern:
[someone/something] is solid
She has built a solid reputation as a fair manager.
Igazságos vezetőként szilárd hírnevet épített ki.
The team gave a solid performance in the finals.
A csapat stabil teljesítményt nyújtott a döntőben.
He’s a solid friend who will always help you.
Their company has a solid customer base.
We have solid evidence to support our claim.
Learner examples
He is a solid worker.
Ő megbízható dolgozó.
This is a solid plan.
Ez egy megalapozott terv.
She has a solid job.
The team gave a solid game.
They have solid proof.
Common mistake:
Some learners overuse 'solid' for physical hardness when they mean 'reliable'. Context helps choose the right meaning.
Meaning
Reliable and dependable
Collocations
solid reputation
|solid support
|solid performance
|solid advice
Synonyms
dependable (Emphasizes trustworthiness in fulfilling expectations.)
Antonyms
unreliable (Cannot be depended upon to perform or behave as expected.)
Themes
daily life
|business
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Good and reliable; can be trusted or depended on.
Dependable in character or performance; showing strength, stability, or trustworthiness.
NOUN
A2
3
Water becomes a solid when it freezes into ice.
A víz szilárd anyaggá válik, amikor jéggé fagy.
Iron is a solid at normal temperatures.
A vas normál hőmérsékleten szilárd anyag.
Scientists study how solids change under heat.
The mixture will turn into a solid after cooling.
Learner examples
Ice is a solid.
A jég szilárd anyag.
Stone is a solid.
A kő szilárd anyag.
Metal is a solid.
A chair is made from solids.
Common mistake:
Learners might confuse 'solid' as a noun with 'solid' as an adjective. Here it names the state of matter or object.
Meaning
Matter with fixed shape/volume
Collocations
pure solid
|solid state
|solid form
Synonyms
substance (More general; can be any state of matter.)
Antonyms
liquid (Flows freely and takes the shape of its container.)
Themes
science
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A thing that is hard and keeps its shape, not liquid or gas.
A substance or object that is firm and keeps its shape, neither liquid nor gas.
B2
INFORMAL
4
Usage pattern:
[something] is solid
That was a solid movie—I'd watch it again.
Jó film volt – újra megnézném.
She gave a solid presentation to the class.
Színvonalas előadást tartott az osztálynak.
His latest album is pretty solid from start to finish.
The restaurant offers solid value for money.
Learner examples
This food is solid.
Ez az étel jó.
Her song was solid.
Jó volt a dala.
The game was solid.
He did a solid job.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes interpret informal 'solid' literally instead of as praise. Context often makes the meaning clear.
Meaning
Very good quality
Collocations
solid work
|solid choice
|solid hit
Synonyms
excellent (General term for very high quality; may sound more formal.)
Antonyms
poor (Low quality or standard.)
Themes
informal speech
|core_vocabulary
|arts_entertainment
Definition
Very good or excellent.
Of very good quality; excellent or impressive in some way.
Grammar
Dictionary form
solid
IPA
GB/sˈɑlɪd/
US/sˈɑlɪd/
Syllables & stress
sol - id (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (sol)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: solid
Noun
- Base: solid
- Plural: solids
Word family
Forms
solids
noun
Core family
solidly
adverb
Related words
solidify
verb
solidity
noun C1
Advanced or less common
solidification
noun
Expressions
do someone a solid
1/dˈu sˈʌmwˌʌn ə sˈɑlɪd/
idiom
informal
Do someone a helpful favor
To do something kind or helpful for someone.
Examples
- Can you do me a solid and watch my bag?
- He really did me a solid by covering my shift.
frozen solid
1/fɹˈoʊzən sˈɑlɪd/
fixed phrase
Completely frozen hard
Frozen so much that it is completely hard.
Examples
- The pond was frozen solid by morning.
- I left my drink outside and now it's frozen solid.
rock solid
1/ɹˈɑk sˈɑlɪd/
idiom
Extremely strong or dependable
Very strong, safe, or sure; cannot be easily broken or changed.
Examples
- They have a rock-solid marriage.
- Her argument was rock solid and convincing.
stand on solid ground
1/stˈænd ˈɔn sˈɑlɪd ɡɹˈaʊnd/
idiom
Be in a safe/certain position
To be in a safe or sure situation where you are confident about what you are doing or saying.
Examples
- With all this evidence, we stand on solid ground in court.
- You should make sure you stand on solid ground before making such claims.