solid
gb/sˈɑlɪd/ us/sˈɑlɪd/
A2
ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
~ 2500
ਅਰਥ
0 ਅਰਥ
adjective
A2
property
1
Firm and stable in shape
Hard and firm, not a liquid or gas.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
[something] is solid
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes confuse 'solid' with 'thick' when talking about liquids, but 'solid' means not liquid or gas at all.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
firm (Similar firmness but can refer to less rigid materials.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
liquid (Opposite physical state; flows and changes shape easily.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
solid ground
|solid object
|solid wall
|solid structure
|solid form
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
science
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
[someone/something] is solid
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Some learners overuse 'solid' for physical hardness when they mean 'reliable'. Context helps choose the right meaning.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
dependable (Emphasizes trustworthiness in fulfilling expectations.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
unreliable (Cannot be depended upon to perform or behave as expected.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
solid reputation
|solid support
|solid performance
|solid advice
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
daily life
|business
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਨਾਂਵ
A2
entity
3
Matter with fixed shape/volume
A thing that is hard and keeps its shape, not liquid or gas.
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners might confuse 'solid' as a noun with 'solid' as an adjective. Here it names the state of matter or object.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
substance (More general; can be any state of matter.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
liquid (Flows freely and takes the shape of its container.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
pure solid
|solid state
|solid form
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
science
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
[something] is solid
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes interpret informal 'solid' literally instead of as praise. Context often makes the meaning clear.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
excellent (General term for very high quality; may sound more formal.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
poor (Low quality or standard.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
solid work
|solid choice
|solid hit
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
informal speech
|core_vocabulary
|arts_entertainment
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- This food is solid.
- Her song was solid.
- The game was solid.
- He did a solid job.
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਸ਼ਬਦਕੋਸ਼ੀ ਰੂਪ
solid
IPA
GB/sˈɑlɪd/
US/sˈɑlɪd/
ਸਿਲੇਬਲ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ੋਰ
sol - id (2 ਸਿਲੇਬਲ)
Stress on 1st syllable (sol)
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਰੂਪ
Adjective
- Base: solid
Noun
- Base: solid
- Plural: solids
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ
Forms
solids
noun
Core family
solidly
adverb
Related words
solidify
verb
solidity
noun C1
Advanced or less common
solidification
noun
ਅਭਿਵੈਕਤੀਆਂ
do someone a solid
1/dˈu sˈʌmwˌʌn ə sˈɑlɪd/
idiom
informal
Do someone a helpful favor
To do something kind or helpful for someone.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- With all this evidence, we stand on solid ground in court.
- You should make sure you stand on solid ground before making such claims.