solid
noun
- 1
A substance in the fundamental state of matter that retains its size and shape without need of a container (as opposed to a liquid or gas).
- 2
A three-dimensional figure (as opposed to a surface, an area, or a curve).
- 3
A favor.
“I owe him; he did me a solid last year.”
- 4
An article of clothing which is of a single color throughout.
“I prefer solids over paisleys.”
- 5
(in the plural) Food which is not liquid-based.
“The doctor said I can't eat any solids four hours before the operation.”
adjective
- 1
(of an object or substance) That can be picked up or held, having a texture, and usually firm. Unlike a liquid or a gas.
“Almost all metals are solid at room temperature.”
- 2
Large in size, quantity, or value.
- 3
Lacking holes, hollows or admixtures of other materials.
“solid chocolate”
- 4
Strong or unyielding.
“a solid foundation”
- 5
Excellent, of high quality, or reliable.
“I don't think Dave would have done that. He's a solid dude.”
- 6
Hearty; filling.
“a solid meal”
- 7
Worthy of credit, trust, or esteem; substantial; not frivolous or fallacious.
- 8
Financially well off; wealthy.
- 9
Sound; not weak.
“a solid constitution of body”
- 10
Written as one word, without spaces or hyphens.
“American English writes many words as solid that British English hyphenates.”
- 11
Not having the lines separated by leads; not open.
- 12
United; without division; unanimous.
“The delegation is solid for a candidate.”
- 13
Of a single color throughout.
“He wore a solid shirt with floral pants.”
- 14
(of drawn lines) Continuous; unbroken; not dotted or dashed.
“The solid lines show roads, and the dotted lines footpaths.”
- 15
Having all the geometrical dimensions; cubic.
“A solid foot contains 1,728 solid inches.”
Synonyms
adverb
- 1
Solidly.
- 2
Without spaces or hyphens.
“Many long-established compounds are set solid.”
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