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