solid

[sol-id]

adjective

solider, solidest 

1. having three dimensions (length, breadth, and thickness), as a geometrical body or figure.

   Synonyms: cubic
   Antonyms: flat

2. of or relating to bodies or figures of three dimensions.

3. having the interior completely filled up, free from cavities, or not hollow.

   a solid piece of chocolate.

4. without openings or breaks.

   a solid wall.

5. firm, hard, or compact in substance.

   solid ground.

   Synonyms: dense

6. having relative firmness, coherence of particles, or persistence of form, as matter that is not liquid or gaseous.

   solid particles suspended in a liquid.

   Synonyms: firm, cohesive
   Antonyms: loose

7. pertaining to such matter.

   Water in a solid state is ice.

8. dense, thick, or heavy in nature or appearance.

   solid masses of cloud.

9. not flimsy, slight, or light, as buildings, furniture, fabrics, or food; substantial.

   Synonyms: sound

10. of a substantial character; not superficial, trifling, or frivolous.

    a solid work of scientific scholarship.

11. without separation or division; continuous.

    a solid row of buildings.

    Synonyms: unbroken
    Antonyms: divided

12. whole or entire.

    one solid hour.

13. forming the whole; consisting entirely of one substance or material.

    solid gold.

14. uniform in tone or shades, as a color.

    a solid blue dress.

15. real or genuine.

    solid comfort.

16. sound or reliable, as reasons or arguments.

    solid facts.

17. sober-minded; fully reliable or sensible.

    a solid citizen.

18. financially sound or strong.

    Our company is solid.

    Synonyms: solvent

19. cubic.

    A solid foot contains 1,728 solid inches.

20. written without a hyphen, as a compound word.

21. having the lines not separated by leads, or having few open spaces, as type or printing.

22. thorough, vigorous, great, big, etc. (with emphatic force, often aftergood ).

    a good solid blow.

    Synonyms: strong

23. firmly united or consolidated.

    a solid combination.

24. united or unanimous in opinion, policy, etc.

    Antonyms: divided

25. on a friendly, favorable, or advantageous footing (often preceded byin ).

    He was in solid with her parents.

26. Slang.,  excellent, especially musically.

noun

1. a body or object having three dimensions (length, breadth, and thickness).

2. a solid substance or body; a substance exhibiting rigidity.

solid

/ ˈsɒlɪd, səˈlɪdɪtɪ /

adjective

1. of, concerned with, or being a substance in a physical state in which it resists changes in size and shape Compare liquid gas

2. consisting of matter all through

3. of the same substance all through

   solid rock

4. sound; proved or provable

   solid facts

5. reliable or sensible; upstanding

   a solid citizen

6. firm, strong, compact, or substantial

   a solid table

   solid ground

7. (of a meal or food) substantial

8. (often postpositive) without interruption or respite; continuous

   solid bombardment

9. financially sound or solvent

   a solid institution

10. strongly linked or consolidated

    a solid relationship

11. geometry having or relating to three dimensions

    a solid figure

    solid geometry

12. (of a word composed of two or more other words or elements) written or printed as a single word without a hyphen

13. printing with no space or leads between lines of type

14. unanimously in favour of

15. (of a writer, work, performance, etc) adequate; sensible

16. of or having a single uniform colour or tone

17. informal,  excessive; unreasonably strict

noun

1. geometry

   1. a closed surface in three-dimensional space

   2. such a surface together with the volume enclosed by it

2. a solid substance, such as wood, iron, or diamond

3. (plural) solid food, as opposed to liquid

solid

1. Physics,  One of four main states of matter, in which the molecules vibrate about fixed positions and cannot migrate to other positions in the substance. Unlike a gas or liquid, a solid has a fixed shape, and unlike a gas, a solid has a fixed volume. In most solids (with exceptions such as glass), the molecules are arranged in crystal lattices of various sizes.

2. Mathematics,  A geometric figure that has three dimensions.

solid

1. A phase of matter characterized by the tight locking of atoms into rigid structures that resist deforming by outside forces.

Other Word Forms

• solidly adverb
• solidness noun
• solidity noun
• half-solid adjective
• nonsolid adjective
• nonsolidly adverb
• subsolid noun
• transsolid adjective
• unsolid adjective
• unsolidly adverb
• unsolidness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of solid¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English solide, from Old French solide, from Latin solidus “dense, compact”

Word History and Origins

Origin of solid¹

C14: from Old French solide, from Latin solidus firm; related to Latin sollus whole

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

1. do (someone) a solid, to help out, be supportive, or do a favor for.

   Do him a solid and second his nomination.

Synonym Study

See firm ¹.

Example Sentences

Nevertheless, the show does the news profession a solid by depicting Ned, Mare, and Softees’ other volunteer journalists as quixotic heroes doing the best they can with paltry resources and managerial roadblocks.

From Salon

The Raiders’ defense is solid, but questions linger about their offense.

From Los Angeles Times

More than 260,000 properties have had solid or external wall insulation fitted under government programmes over the last 15 years.

From BBC

Robert Ross said there were "plenty of people talking" but "no solid answers" as of yet - but he also appreciated the effort that had gone into the event.

From BBC

“This was a solid match for us and if we can bring the same energy and fight every game we have a good chance.”

From Los Angeles Times

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