solid
gb/sˈɑlɪd/ us/sˈɑlɪd/
A2
英語
~ 2500
語義
0件の語義
adjective
A2
property
1
Firm and stable in shape
Hard and firm, not a liquid or gas.
用法パターン：
[something] is solid
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'solid' with 'thick' when talking about liquids, but 'solid' means not liquid or gas at all.
類義語
firm (Similar firmness but can refer to less rigid materials.)
対義語
liquid (Opposite physical state; flows and changes shape easily.)
コロケーション
solid ground
|solid object
|solid wall
|solid structure
|solid form
テーマ
science
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The lake was frozen solid after the snowstorm.
- Gold is a solid at room temperature.
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- Ice is solid water.
- Wood is solid, not liquid.
- The floor is solid under my feet.
- Metal is solid at room temperature.
- The rock is hard and solid.
adjective
B1
property
2
Reliable and dependable
Good and reliable; can be trusted or depended on.
用法パターン：
[someone/something] is solid
よくある間違い：
Some learners overuse 'solid' for physical hardness when they mean 'reliable'. Context helps choose the right meaning.
類義語
dependable (Emphasizes trustworthiness in fulfilling expectations.)
対義語
unreliable (Cannot be depended upon to perform or behave as expected.)
コロケーション
solid reputation
|solid support
|solid performance
|solid advice
テーマ
daily life
|business
|core_vocabulary
例文
- She has built a solid reputation as a fair manager.
- The team gave a solid performance in the finals.
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- He is a solid worker.
- This is a solid plan.
- She has a solid job.
- The team gave a solid game.
- They have solid proof.
名詞
A2
entity
3
Matter with fixed shape/volume
A thing that is hard and keeps its shape, not liquid or gas.
よくある間違い：
Learners might confuse 'solid' as a noun with 'solid' as an adjective. Here it names the state of matter or object.
類義語
substance (More general; can be any state of matter.)
対義語
liquid (Flows freely and takes the shape of its container.)
コロケーション
pure solid
|solid state
|solid form
テーマ
science
|core_vocabulary
例文
- Water becomes a solid when it freezes into ice.
- Iron is a solid at normal temperatures.
- Scientists study how solids change under heat.
- The mixture will turn into a solid after cooling.
学習者向け例文
- Ice is a solid.
- Stone is a solid.
- Metal is a solid.
- A chair is made from solids.
adjective
informal
B2
property
4
Very good quality
Very good or excellent.
用法パターン：
[something] is solid
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes interpret informal 'solid' literally instead of as praise. Context often makes the meaning clear.
類義語
excellent (General term for very high quality; may sound more formal.)
対義語
poor (Low quality or standard.)
コロケーション
solid work
|solid choice
|solid hit
テーマ
informal speech
|core_vocabulary
|arts_entertainment
例文
- That was a solid movie—I'd watch it again.
- She gave a solid presentation to the class.
- His latest album is pretty solid from start to finish.
- The restaurant offers solid value for money.
学習者向け例文
- This food is solid.
- Her song was solid.
- The game was solid.
- He did a solid job.
文法
辞書形
solid
IPA
GB/sˈɑlɪd/
US/sˈɑlɪd/
音節・強勢
sol - id （2音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (sol)
活用形
Adjective
- Base: solid
Noun
- Base: solid
- Plural: solids
関連語
Forms
solids
noun
Core family
solidly
adverb
Related words
solidify
verb
solidity
noun C1
Advanced or less common
solidification
noun
表現
do someone a solid
1/dˈu sˈʌmwˌʌn ə sˈɑlɪd/
idiom
informal
Do someone a helpful favor
To do something kind or helpful for someone.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- With all this evidence, we stand on solid ground in court.
- You should make sure you stand on solid ground before making such claims.