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