solve
gb/sˈɑlv/ us/sˈɑlv/
A2
Inglés
~ 2300
megold
VERBO
A2
1
megold
A2
Patrón de uso:
to solve [a problem / a puzzle / a case]
The police worked hard to solve the mystery.
A rendőrség keményen dolgozott, hogy megoldja a rejtélyt.
She solved the math problem in less than a minute.
Kevesebb mint egy perc alatt megoldotta a matekfeladatot.
We finally solved the issue with the computer.
Can you solve this crossword puzzle?
Scientists are trying to solve the problem of climate change.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I can solve this easy puzzle.
Meg tudom oldani ezt a könnyű rejtvényt.
He solved the question in class.
Megoldotta a kérdést az órán.
We solved the problem together.
She solved the test quickly.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'solve' with 'resolve'. 'Solve' is used for finding an answer, especially in math, puzzles, or mysteries, while 'resolve' can mean settling a dispute or fixing a situation.
Significado
Find an answer to a problem
Colocaciones
solve a problem
|solve a puzzle
|solve a mystery
|solve an equation
|solve a crime
Sinónimos
resolve (Often used for settling disputes or problems, sometimes less about finding a single 'correct' answer.)
|
figure out (More informal and often used for understanding or finding a solution.)
Antónimos
complicate (To make something more difficult to understand or fix.)
|
unsolve (Rare, but means to undo or reverse a solution.)
Temas
education
|logic
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definición
To find the right answer to a problem or question.
To find the correct answer to a problem, question, or puzzle.
VERBO
B1
TECHNICAL
2
megold
B1
Patrón de uso:
to solve [an equation / for x]
We need to solve for x in this equation.
Ebben az egyenletben x-re kell megoldanunk.
She solved the quadratic equation using the formula.
A képlet segítségével oldotta meg a másodfokú egyenletet.
Can you solve this system of linear equations?
He solved for y by isolating it on one side.
They solved the equation step by step.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I can solve this math problem.
Meg tudom oldani ezt a matekfeladatot.
We solved for x in class.
Az órán x-re oldottuk meg az egyenletet.
She solved the easy equation.
They solved it with help.
Error frecuente:
Learners may forget that 'solve for x' means finding the value of x, not just simplifying the expression.
Significado
Find values for an equation
Colocaciones
solve an equation
|solve for x
|solve a system
|solve analytically
Sinónimos
compute (Focuses on calculation rather than reasoning through a problem.)
Antónimos
ignore (Not dealing with the equation at all.)
Temas
mathematics
|science
|education
Definición
To find the numbers that make a math problem correct.
To determine the value or values that make an equation, formula, or system of equations true.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
solve
AFI
GB/sˈɑlv/
US/sˈɑlv/
Sílabas y acento
solve (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (solve)
Formas de la palabra
Verb
- Base: solve
- 3rd Person Singular: solves
- Present Participle: solving
- Past: solved
Familia de palabras
Forms
solves
verb
solving
verb
solved
verb
Core family
Negative and opposite forms
unsolved
adjective
unsolvable
adjective
Related words
resolve
verb B1
resolution
noun B1
Expresiones
solve a problem
1/sˈɑlv ə pɹˈɑbləm/
fixed phrase
Find an answer or fix to a difficulty
To find a way to fix something that is wrong or difficult.
Ejemplos
- We need to solve this problem before it gets worse.
- She solved the problem by restarting the computer.
solve for x
1/sˈɑlv fɚ ˈɛks/
fixed phrase
technical
Find value of x in equation
To find what number x should be in a math problem.
Ejemplos
- In this equation, you need to solve for x.
- She quickly solved for x and moved on to the next question.
solve a mystery
1/sˈɑlv ə mˈɪstɚi/
fixed phrase
Find explanation for something unknown
To find out the truth about something strange or unknown.
Ejemplos
- The detective finally solved the mystery of the missing jewels.
- The detective worked hard to solve the mystery.
- Scientists are trying to solve the mystery of how the disease spreads.
- Scientists hope to solve the mystery of dark matter.